ATI RN
ATI Capstone Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 30 mg PO daily to a client. The amount available is fluoxetine 10 mg tablets. How many tablets 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: 3
Rationale: Number of tablets = 30 mg ÷ 10 mg/tablet = 3 tablets. This calculation ensures the prescribed dose is accurately administered.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prostate enlargement compresses the urethra, causing hesitancy and weak urine flow. Painful urination is more typical of infections, urge incontinence is secondary, and PSA elevation is not specific to BPH.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin palmitate 225 mg PO every 8 hours to a client. The amount available is clindamycin palmitate oral suspension 75 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 15
Rationale:
To administer 225 mg from a 75 mg/5 mL suspension, calculate: (75 mg ÷ 5 mL = 15 mg/mL), then 225 mg ÷ 15 mg/mL = 15 mL. The answer is a whole number, requiring no rounding, ensuring accurate dosing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting a client who has schizophrenia prepare a relapse plan. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping provider and therapist contact information ensures quick access to support during early relapse signs, promoting timely intervention. Relapse has multiple causes beyond medication non-adherence, extra doses are unsafe without guidance, and excessive sleeping is not a typical early relapse sign.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have surgery. In preparing the client for surgery, which of the following actions is considered outside the nurse’s responsibilities?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The surgeon explains the procedure, risks, and benefits; nurses reinforce understanding and verify consent. Other actions are within the nurse’s scope to ensure safety and readiness.