ATI RN
ATI N103N103 Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse positions the client in the orthopneic position. What is the primary reason for the use of this position for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The orthopneic (tripod) position facilitates breathing in COPD clients by allowing the diaphragm to move more freely and utilizing accessory respiratory muscles reducing the work of breathing. Preventing pressure ulcers (
A) supporting hip extension (
B) and promoting urinary elimination (
D) are not primary purposes of this position.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 2 g/day PO divided into two doses. The amount available is amoxicillin 500 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer with each dose?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Calculate: 2 g = 2000 mg/day ÷ 2 doses = 1000 mg/dose. 1000 mg ÷ 500 mg/tablet = 2 tablets per dose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's peripheral IV during hourly rounding. The nurse notices the site has erythema, warmth, edema, and a red line traveling up the vessel. Which complication would the nurse identify this client has?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thrombophlebitis is indicated by erythema, warmth, edema, and a red line along the vein, suggesting inflammation and clot formation. Infiltration lacks warmth, infection lacks the red line, and extravasation involves vesicant leakage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a unit of packed RBCs. The client appears flushed and reports low-back pain. After stopping the transfusion, which intervention is important to complete FIRST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping the IV line open with 0.9% normal saline through new tubing is the first priority to maintain access for emergency treatments. This ensures hydration and readiness for medications, preceding provider notification, blood bank reporting, or urine collection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting a client who has received crutches in an urgent care center following a foot injury. Which statement would the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs additional education?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bearing weight on axillas risks nerve damage; weight should be supported by arms/hands. Keeping spare tips (
A) inspecting crutches (
B) and using arms (
D) are correct practices.