ATI RN
ATI Nurs 100 Fundamental Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is completing a client history and physical examination. Which of the following information should the nurse consider subjective data?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nausea is subjective, reported by the client, and cannot be directly observed. Other options are objective, measurable findings.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has a history of myocardial infarction (MI) is prescribed aspirin 325 mg. The nurse recognizes that the aspirin is given due to which of the following actions of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin’s antiplatelet action reduces clot formation in MI patients.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 320 mg PO every 12 hours to an infant. The amount available is amoxicillin suspension 400 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 320 mg ÷ (400 mg/5 mL) = 4 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for the diuretic Furosemide. For which adverse effect should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide increases potassium excretion, risking hypokalemia.
Question 5 of 5
An order is written for phenytoin 500 mg IM q3-4h prn for pain. The nurse recognizes that treatment of pain is not a standard therapeutic indication for this drug. The nurse believes that the health care provider meant to write hydromorphone. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarifying the order ensures the correct medication is given.