ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefoxitin 80 mg/kg/day IV every 6 hr to a 6-year-old child who weighs 20 kg. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 400
Rationale: Dose = (80 mg/kg/day × 20 kg) ÷ 4 doses/day = 1600 ÷ 4 = 400 mg per dose, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is administering an intramuscular injection to a client using the Z-track method. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulling skin laterally (
D) in Z-track seals medication in muscle, preventing leakage. Releasing early (
A) negates this, 45° (
B) is too shallow (90° typical), and quick withdrawal (
C) risks leakage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client's perception of sexuality. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Not using protection post-menopause (
A) reflects a misconception; STIs remain a risk. Lubricants (
B), self-consciousness (
C), and interest in sex (
D) are normal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is at risk for falls. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Secured stair carpeting (
A) prevents tripping. Paper tape (
B) is weak, furniture in hallways (
C) blocks paths, and small rugs (
D) slip when wet— increasing fall risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 6 hr postoperative following abdominal surgery and is having difficulty voiding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging fluids (
C) promotes urine output, addressing retention non-invasively first. Running water (
A) helps some, supine (
B) hinders voiding, and catheterization (
D) is a last resort.