ATI RN
ATI Capstone Exam 2 Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin 50 mg PO daily divided into four equal doses. The amount available is vancomycin 125 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer with each dose?
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: The total daily dose is 50 mg, divided into four equal doses of 12.5 mg each. Each capsule is 125 mg, so 12.5 mg ÷ 125 mg = 0.1 capsules. Since 0.1 is not practical, rounding to the nearest whole number gives 1 capsule per dose to ensure the patient receives the medication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse manager has recently become aware of a conflict between the pharmacy and the staff nurses regarding sending and receiving medications. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first to resolve the conflict?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Identifying the problem clarifies the root cause, guiding effective solutions. Implementing or brainstorming solutions or evaluating results prematurely risks missing key issues.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the child indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eating a snack half an hour before soccer helps prevent hypoglycemia during physical activity, showing understanding of glucose management. While 90-130 mg/dL is a correct glucose range, it’s less comprehensive. Insulin must be continued during illness, and insulin should be refrigerated, not frozen, as freezing damages it.
Question 4 of 5
A public health nurse is teaching a group of nurses about smallpox. Which of the following statements by one of the nurses indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vaccination against smallpox provides lifelong immunity, as the vaccinia-based vaccine offers long-lasting protection, with studies showing immunity lasting decades. Smallpox was eradicated in 1980, so there are no occurrences. Unlike chickenpox, smallpox lesions progress uniformly, not in various stages, and are more abundant on the face and extremities.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin 50 mg PO daily divided into four equal doses. The amount available is vancomycin 125 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer with each dose?
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: The total daily dose is 50 mg, divided into four equal doses of 12.5 mg each. Each capsule is 125 mg, so 12.5 mg ÷ 125 mg = 0.1 capsules. Since 0.1 is not practical, rounding to the nearest whole number gives 1 capsule per dose to ensure the patient receives the medication.