ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia and a prescription for oxygen therapy at 5 L/min via nasal cannula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Attaching a humidifier bottle to the base of the flow meter helps to humidify the oxygen, preventing dryness and irritation of the nasal passages, which is appropriate for oxygen flow rates above 4 L/min.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse collects blood from the client during peripheral IV line placement. What laboratory specimens would the nurse expect for the provider to order? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F,G
Rationale: A complete blood count is commonly ordered to assess overall health and detect conditions like anemia or infection. Electrolytes are checked to evaluate fluid and electrolyte balance. BUN and creatinine are used to assess kidney function. Coagulation studies are important to evaluate bleeding risk. Blood cultures may be ordered if infection is suspected. Blood glucose is relevant for metabolic assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is receiving a provider's prescription for a client via telephone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the accuracy of the telephone prescription? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Transcribing the order into the client's health record is essential to ensure accurate documentation. Repeating the order back to the provider ensures that the nurse has correctly understood the prescription. Questioning any part of the order that is unclear or inappropriate ensures patient safety and accuracy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is in a client's room when the client begins having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning the client's head to the side helps prevent aspiration and ensures a clear airway during the seizure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching about necessary baseline examinations with a female client who is to start taking atorvastatin. Which of the following baseline examinations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liver function tests are necessary before starting atorvastatin due to the medication's potential for hepatotoxicity.