ATI RN
ATI Nursing 4650 Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to assess in this client? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Clubbing of the fingers, barrel chest, and dyspnea are common in emphysema due to chronic hypoxia, lung hyperinflation, and impaired gas exchange. Deep respirations and bradycardia are not typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a surgeon on a medical-surgical unit. A nurse from another unit asks the nurse about the surgeon's medical diagnosis. The nurse responds that he is unable to provide the information requested. The nurse is displaying which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By protecting the surgeon's privacy, the nurse adheres to non-maleficence, avoiding harm from unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients for whom she has to administer oral medications in the morning. The nurse should administer which of the following medications before breakfast?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alendronate must be administered on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before breakfast with a full glass of water to ensure adequate absorption and minimize esophageal irritation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer olanzapine 10 mg IM to a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring the client for at least 3 hours after IM olanzapine injection is necessary to detect adverse reactions like sedation or hypotension. The deltoid is not the preferred site, and hallucinations are a symptom olanzapine treats.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for 14 units of regular insulin and 28 units of NPH insulin subcutaneously at breakfast daily. What is the total number of units of insulin that the nurse should prepare in the insulin syringe?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The total insulin is calculated by adding 14 units of regular insulin and 28 units of NPH insulin, resulting in 42 units.