ATI RN
ATI 110 Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is taking care of a patient that has a new prescription for labetalol (beta blocker). What adverse effect should the nurse include in the medication education?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Labetalol, a beta blocker, can cause bradycardia by slowing heart rate. Hypokalemia, bleeding, and seizures are not typical adverse effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about reducing the risk of medication errors. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A dedicated area reduces distractions, minimizing errors. Delayed documentation, bypassing pharmacist review, and preparing for multiple clients increase error risks.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who is listed for surgery. Which of the following findings places the client at risk for a complication of incisional hematoma forming?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anticoagulants increase bleeding risk, leading to hematoma formation. Being underweight, incontinence, or PVD don’t directly cause hematomas.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose partner has recently died. The client states, 'I am learning how to pay my own bills.' The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following tasks in Worden’s Four Tasks of Grieving?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Learning to pay bills reflects adjusting to life without the deceased, a Worden task. Other tasks involve emotional processing or maintaining connection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an ophthalmic medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nasolacrimal duct pressure prevents systemic absorption. Cleaning is inner to outer, tight squeezing expels medication, and corneal instillation causes irritation.