ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching about necessary baseline examinations with a female client who is to start taking atorvastatin. Which of the following baseline examinations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liver function tests are necessary before starting atorvastatin due to the medication's potential for hepatotoxicity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is in a client's room when the client begins having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning the client's head to the side helps prevent aspiration and ensures a clear airway during the seizure.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The client with acute pancreatitis asks why she is taking omeprazole. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces the production of gastric acid, which can help alleviate symptoms and promote healing in acute pancreatitis.