ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer several medications via NG tube to a client who is receiving continuous tube feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flushing the NG tube with 5 mL of sterile water before administration clears the tube ensuring effective medication delivery and preventing blockages. Mixing medications diluting unnecessarily or combining with formula risks interactions or reduced efficacy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer gentamicin 2 mg/kg IV to a client who weighs 220 lb. How many mg 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: 200
Rationale: Convert 220 lb to 99.79 kg (220 × 0.453592). Multiply by 2 mg/kg: 99.79 × 2 = 199.58 mg rounded to 200 mg.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing the skin of a client who has worked outdoors for the past 20 years. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A change in a mole’s appearance may indicate skin cancer a potentially life-threatening condition requiring urgent evaluation. Skin tags discolored areas or atrophic fingers are less immediately concerning.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing the stages of general adaptation syndrome with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should identify that which of the following manifestations occurs during the alarm reaction stage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dilated pupils occur during the alarm reaction stage due to sympathetic nervous system activation preparing the body for fight-or-flight. Bradycardia depression and physical exhaustion are associated with later stages or other conditions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer several medications via NG tube to a client who is receiving continuous tube feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flushing the NG tube with 5 mL of sterile water before administration clears the tube ensuring effective medication delivery and preventing blockages. Mixing medications diluting unnecessarily or combining with formula risks interactions or reduced efficacy.