ATI RN
ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for amoxicillin 5 mL PO. How many teaspoons (tsp) should the nurse instruct the client to take? A. 5 tsp B. 0.5 tsp C. 2.5 tsp D. 1 tsp How many teaspoons (tsp) should the nurse instruct the client to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 5 mL is equal to 1 teaspoon, as 1 tsp = 5 mL in standard household measurements. 5 tsp (25 mL) is too much, 0.5 tsp (2.5 mL) is too little, and 2.5 tsp (12.5 mL) is incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who reports feeling stress and anxiety. The client appears restless and is pacing. The client is alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Which of the following findings is subjective? A. Pacing B. Restless C. Alert D. Anxiety Which of the following findings is subjective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anxiety is subjective, based on the client’s self-report. Pacing, restlessness, and alertness are objective, observable by the nurse.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer NPH insulin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Gently roll the insulin vial to mix B. Inject the insulin 2.5 cm (1) from the client's navel. C. Aspirate the injection after inserting the needle. D. Administer the insulin into a muscle. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rolling NPH insulin mixes it without bubbles. Insulin is injected 5 cm from the navel, aspiration is unnecessary, and it’s subcutaneous, not intramuscular.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about the function of cells in the epidermis. The nurse should include that which of the following cells determine skin color? A. Keratinocytes B. Melanocytes C. Merkel cells D. Langerhans cells The nurse should include that which of the following cells determine skin color?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Melanocytes produce melanin, determining skin color. Keratinocytes produce keratin, Merkel cells aid touch, and Langerhans cells are immune-related.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Day 1
• Temperature 38 °C (100.4oF)
• BP 118/72 mm Hg
• Heart rate 90/min
• Respiratory rate 18/min
• Oxygen saturation 95% on room air
Day 2:
• Temperature 38.5°C (101.3 oF)
• BP 108/74 mm Hg
• Heart rate 92/min
• Respiratory rate 18/min
• Oxygen saturation 88% on room air
Nurses’ Notes
• Mucous membranes pink, skin warm and dry.
• Coughing and clearing throat when eating.
• Voice hoarse after swallowing.
• Bilateral breath sounds with wheezing heard in upper lobes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who had a stroke.Select all the findings that require immediate follow-up. .
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Coughing and hoarseness indicate dysphagia and aspiration risk, requiring speech therapy evaluation. Elevated temperature suggests possible infection, wheezing indicates respiratory compromise, and 88% oxygen saturation requires immediate intervention like supplemental oxygen.