ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is receiving a provider's prescription for a client via telephone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the accuracy of the telephone prescription? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Transcribing the order into the client's health record is essential to ensure accurate documentation. Repeating the order back to the provider ensures that the nurse has correctly understood the prescription. Questioning any part of the order that is unclear or inappropriate ensures patient safety and accuracy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has acute cocaine toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Tremor is a common finding in acute cocaine toxicity due to increased sympathetic nervous system activity. Agitation is common in acute cocaine toxicity as a result of CNS stimulation. Fever can occur as a symptom of acute cocaine toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse who is off duty finds a woman who has collapsed and has right-sided weakness and slurred speech. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calling emergency services is the correct action to ensure the woman receives timely medical care for stroke symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about foods that are included on a clear liquid diet. Which of the following food choices made by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yogurt is not typically included on a clear liquid diet because it is not a clear liquid; it is a semi-solid food.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.45% sodium chloride (NaCl) 1000 mL IV to infuse over 8 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate the infusion rate for an IV, the total volume to be infused (in this case, 1000 mL) is divided by the total time of infusion (8 hours). So, the calculation would be 1000 mL divided by 8 hours, which equals 125 mL per hour.