ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 1 mg PO at bedtime. The amount available is lorazepam 2 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale:
To administer the correct dose of lorazepam, which is 1 mg, when only 2 mg tablets are available, the nurse should administer half a tablet. This is because each tablet contains 2 mg of lorazepam, and the prescribed dose is 1 mg.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Which of the following laboratory values is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CD4-T-cell count is crucial for monitoring HIV progression and immune function. A low count indicates immunosuppression and increased risk of opportunistic infections.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse plans to leave her scheduled shift an hour early without permission or notification of the charge nurse. The clients in the nurse's assignment are stable. Which of the following legal torts applies to this situation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Negligence involves failing to provide care that a reasonably prudent nurse would provide, such as leaving a shift early without proper handoff or notification, which could compromise patient safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has leukemia and a platelet count of 130,000/mm3. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limiting IM injections is crucial in clients with leukemia and low platelet counts to prevent bleeding complications from puncture sites.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is educating coworkers about how to minimize back strain and avoid repeated episodes of low back pain. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Avoiding prolonged sitting helps reduce pressure on the lower back and can prevent back pain. Sleeping in a side-lying position with knees flexed helps maintain natural spinal curvature and reduces strain on the back. Padded shoe insoles may provide comfort. Proper arch support can improve posture and reduce stress on the lower back.