ATI RN
ATI Nurs 100 Fundamental Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 20 mEq suspension PO daily. The amount available is potassium chloride suspension 10 mEq/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 2.0 mL.
To calculate the mL needed, divide the total mEq required (20 mEq) by the concentration of the solution (10 mEq/mL). This gives 2 mL.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not align with the calculation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 0.75 mg PO once a day. The amount available is levothyroxine 88 mcg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 9 tablets.
To calculate the number of tablets needed, convert 0.75 mg to mcg (750 mcg).
Then, divide the total mcg needed (750 mcg) by the strength per tablet (88 mcg) to get the number of tablets required (750 mcg / 88 mcg = 8.52). Since the nurse cannot administer a fraction of a tablet, the nurse should round up to the nearest whole number, thus requiring 9 tablets.
Choice B (8 tablets) is incorrect because it does not account for the rounding up needed for the appropriate dosage.
Choices C (10 tablets) and D (7 tablets) are incorrect as they do not accurately calculate the number of tablets required based on the dosage strength and total amount needed.
Question 3 of 5
A registered nurse interprets that a scribbled medication order reads 25 mg. The nurse administers 25 mg of the medication to a patient and then discovers that the dose was incorrectly interpreted and should have been 15 mg. Who is ultimately responsible for the error?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Nurse. The nurse is ultimately responsible for administering the incorrect dose of medication as they are the one who actually administered it to the patient. The responsibility of accurately interpreting and administering medication orders falls on the nurse, regardless of any potential confusion in the order. The nurse should have clarified the order with the healthcare provider before administering the medication. The other choices are incorrect because the nurse is the frontline caregiver responsible for patient care in this situation, not the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication, the hospital where the error occurred, or the pharmacist who dispensed the medication.
Question 4 of 5
A home health nurse is assessing an older adult client in the home who has decreased vision due to a history of glaucoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a safety risk?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. Scatter rugs in the kitchen pose a safety risk for an older adult with decreased vision due to glaucoma. These rugs can be tripping hazards as they are not securely anchored, leading to falls. Handrails in the bathroom (
B) are beneficial for stability. Using a microwave for cooking (
A) is a safe and convenient option. Placing electrical cords along the walls (
C) is a common practice and not specifically risky.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is completing a client history and physical examination. Which of the following information should the nurse consider subjective data?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data are information provided by the client that cannot be observed or measured. Nausea is a symptom that the client verbally reports, making it subjective. Petechiae, blood pressure, and cyanosis are all objective data that can be observed or measured. Petechiae are small red or purple spots on the skin, blood pressure can be measured using a sphygmomanometer, and cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen.
Therefore, the correct answer is C: Nausea.