ATI RN
ATI Nur 104 Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's admission record. The nurse notes that there are prescriptions for several medications. Which of the following factors should the nurse recognize is of primary consideration when determining the schedule of administration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Medication characteristics (e.g., half-life, absorption) dictate scheduling for efficacy. Policies, home schedules, and pharmacy availability are secondary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 350 mg PO. Available is amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 7
Rationale: Calculation: (350 mg / 250 mg) * 5 mL = 7 mL. The nurse should administer 7 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is giving change-of-shift report using SBAR to the oncoming nurse on a client who has a traumatic brain injury. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the background segment of SBAR?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Background includes medical history and code status. Charges, pressure readings, and Glasgow results belong to other SBAR segments.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer ceftriaxone IM to an adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ceftriaxone requires Z-track to prevent tissue irritation. Ventrogluteal or vastus lateralis sites, 90° angle, and 1-1.5 inch needles are preferred.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing hallucinations. The provider prescribes chlorpromazine 50 mg IM every 4 hr as needed. Available is chlorpromazine injection 25 mg/mL. How many mL 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: Calculation: 50 mg / 25 mg/mL = 2 mL. The nurse should administer 2 mL per dose.