ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A postoperative patient is using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. You will evaluate the effectiveness of the medication when
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Compare current pain to baseline to evaluate PCA effectiveness. Patient self-report is most reliable, not family, vital signs, or body language.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who lost consciousness and collapsed. Which site will be used to determine if the patient has a pulse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The carotid artery is used in emergencies to assess pulse in unconscious patients due to its strong, central flow.
Question 3 of 5
Mr. Pace receives Atarax 100 mg po at bedtime prn to relieve anxiety. You have 50 mg tablets available. How many tablets will you administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Calculation: 100 mg / 50 mg per tablet = 2 tablets per dose.
Question 4 of 5
The licensed prescriber orders Minipress 2 mg po two times a day for Mr. Shaw's high blood pressure. The medication comes in 1mg per capsule. How may capsules will the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Calculation: 2 mg / 1 mg per capsule = 2 capsules per dose.
Question 5 of 5
A postoperative patient is using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. You will evaluate the effectiveness of the medication when
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Compare current pain to baseline to evaluate PCA effectiveness. Patient self-report is most reliable, not family, vital signs, or body language.