ATI RN
ATI N103N103 Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is rounding on a client with bilateral wrist restraints. Which finding would warrant the nurse to loosen the restraints?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cyanotic digits indicate impaired circulation necessitating immediate loosening to prevent tissue damage. Full range of motion (
A) and no discomfort (
D) suggest adequate restraint fit while attempting to remove them (
B) requires monitoring not loosening.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with an opioid overdose. The nurse should identify the client is at risk for which acid-base imbalance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Opioid overdose causes hypoventilation leading to CO2 retention and respiratory acidosis (low pH high PaCO2). Metabolic acidosis (
A) respiratory alkalosis (
C) and metabolic alkalosis (
D) are unrelated to hypoventilation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxygen therapy via a nasal cannula. How should the nurse explain to the client how this method of oxygen delivery performs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nasal cannula delivers a constant flow of a specific oxygen concentration (24%-44%), adjusted per the client’s needs, making this the most accurate description.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is pregnant. Check the name tag (select all that apply):
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ensuring privacy during urine sample collection is crucial for a pregnant patient’s dignity and comfort, especially for tests monitoring conditions like gestational diabetes. Otoscope, tannic acid, and pupil dilation are not relevant to routine pregnancy care.