ATI RN
ATI 110 Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is using the NURSE mnemonic when speaking with a client who is experiencing grief. The client reports that they are feeling overwhelmed. Which of the following responses by the nurse demonstrates the 'E' in the NURSE mnemonic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The 'E' (Empathy) in NURSE reflects the client’s feelings, e.g., 'exhausted' for overwhelmed. Others offer help, prompt elaboration, or praise, not empathy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing passive range of motion on a client who had a stroke. The nurse should identify that passive range of motion is performed to increase which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Passive ROM maintains or increases joint flexibility in immobile clients. It doesn’t build muscle mass, bone density, or strength, which require active exercise.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 5 mg PO to a client. The amount available is digoxin 0.5 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 10
Rationale: Calculation: 5 mg / 0.5 mg/tablet = 10 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 30 mg IV bolus stat. Available is furosemide injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (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: Calculation: 30 mg / 10 mg/mL = 3 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is gathering evidence-based practice on catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). Which of the following roles is the nurse performing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gathering evidence-based practice involves researching best practices, aligning with the researcher role. Managers oversee operations, case managers coordinate care, and educators teach.