ATI RN
ATI Capstone Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parent of a child who is prescribed diphenhydramine 25 mg elixir every 4 hours as needed. The amount available is diphenhydramine elixir 12.5 mg/mL. How many mL 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: 2
Rationale: Volume = 25 mg ÷ 12.5 mg/mL = 2 mL, rounded to 2.0 mL. This ensures the correct dose is administered based on the available concentration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients who have drainage tubes. Which of the following clients is at risk for hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuous suctioning removes potassium-rich gastric contents, increasing the risk of hypokalemia. Other tubes (tracheostomy, urinary catheter, chest tube) do not typically cause significant potassium loss.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amitriptyline 150 mg PO at bedtime. The amount available is amitriptyline 75 mg tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Number of tablets = 150 mg ÷ 75 mg/tablet = 2 tablets. This ensures the correct dose is administered based on the available tablet strength.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 30 mg PO daily to a client. The amount available is fluoxetine 10 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero)
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Number of tablets = 30 mg ÷ 10 mg/tablet = 3 tablets. This calculation ensures the prescribed dose is accurately administered.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for verapamil for angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing dietary fiber helps mitigate constipation, a common side effect of verapamil. Swelling of ankles is a side effect to report, not expect; verapamil can be taken with or without food; and fluid restriction is unnecessary, making these incorrect instructions.