ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for Lisinopril for hypertension. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following as a side effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause angioedema, a potentially life-threatening swelling. It lowers BP, doesn’t cause ileus, and isn’t linked to delirium.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who lost consciousness and collapsed. Which site will be used to determine if the patient has a pulse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The carotid artery is used in emergencies to assess pulse in unconscious patients due to its strong, central flow.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse delegates vital signs for a patient to the nurse assistant. What is the nurse's responsibility regarding delegation of this task?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse must review delegated vital signs promptly to interpret and act on findings, retaining accountability for the task.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with the following vital signs: Temperature: 98.9° F, Pulse: 94, Respirations: 20, Blood pressure: 144/94, Pulse oximetry: 94%. What is the priority action of the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated BP (144/94) requires asking about usual BP to determine if it’s abnormal for the patient before further action.
Question 5 of 5
When a person touches a hot stove, the resulting cellular damage causes a reaction that converts the stimuli into a pain impulse. What is the term for this conversion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Transduction converts a painful stimulus into a pain impulse. Perception interprets, transmission carries, and modulation inhibits the signal.