ATI RN
ATI Nsg 131 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer oral medications to a client. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as an acceptable client identifier? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Facility-assigned ID number and client's full name are reliable identifiers for medication administration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requests prescription pain medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Determining pain location guides appropriate intervention and medication administration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure a client's level of oxygen saturation and observes edema of both hands and thickened toenails. The nurse should apply the pulse oximeter probe to which of the following locations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The earlobe is suitable for pulse oximetry when fingers and toes are compromised by edema or thickened nails.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's radial pulse and determines that the pulse is irregular. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the apical pulse for a full minute accurately evaluates irregular heart rhythm.
Question 5 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: Dehydration is expected from fluid and electrolyte loss due to prolonged diarrhea.