ATI RN
ATI 110 Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 30 mg IV bolus stat. Available is furosemide injection 10 mg/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: 3
Rationale: Calculation: 30 mg / 10 mg/mL = 3 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is taking care of a patient that has a new prescription for labetalol (beta blocker). What adverse effect should the nurse include in the medication education?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Labetalol, a beta blocker, can cause bradycardia by slowing heart rate. Hypokalemia, bleeding, and seizures are not typical adverse effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and is prescribed enteric-coated aspirin PO once daily. The client asks if the medication can be crushed to make it easier to swallow. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crushing enteric-coated aspirin destroys the coating, risking stomach irritation or ulcers. It doesn’t release all at once, isn’t safe to crush, and doesn’t destroy ingredients.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has had diarrhea for several days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolonged diarrhea causes significant fluid and electrolyte loss, leading to dehydration, characterized by dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, and low urine output. Rigid abdomen suggests peritonitis, hypothermia is unrelated, and diarrhea typically increases bowel sounds.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has an oral temperature of 39 C (102.27 F). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever increases metabolic demand, causing tachycardia (108/min). Peripheral pulses increase, respiratory rate rises (not 10/min), and pupils are unaffected.