ATI RN
ATI Nur 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has nausea and a prescription for metoclopramide intermittent IV bolus every 4 hr as needed. The client asks the nurse how metoclopramide will relieve her nausea. Which of the following explanations should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metoclopramide is a prokinetic agent that enhances stomach emptying, reducing nausea.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who had a colostomy placed yesterday. The nurse should report which assessment finding immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A purple stoma indicates ischemia or necrosis, requiring urgent intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse administers an antimuscarinic to a patient. A decrease in which findings indicate the patient is having therapeutic effects from this medication? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A;B;C
Rationale: Antimuscarinics reduce bladder contractions, decreasing urgency and frequency, and may alleviate dysuria by reducing irritation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is doing a nutrition assessment on a patient that weighs 185 pounds and is 5' 8" tall. Calculate the patients BMI. (Round to the nearest whole number)
Correct Answer: 28
Rationale: BMI = (185 × 703) / 68² = 28.1, rounded to 28.
Question 5 of 5
Which skill does the nurse teach a patient with a new colostomy before discharge from the health care facility? (Select all that Apply)
Correct Answer: A;B;D;E
Rationale: Skills like pouch management and monitoring healing are essential for independence.