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ATI NUR 112 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Administer a scheduled dose of labetalol PO to a client with hypertension. The client’s temperature is 99°F (37.2°C), a heart rate of 48 beats per minute, respirations of 16 breaths per minute, and a blood pressure of 150/90 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Labetalol risks worsening bradycardia (HR 48 bpm), so withholding and notifying the provider is critical. Administering, assessing hypotension, or telemetry are less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has been experiencing headaches since using the herbal remedy feverfew. Which information is important to include for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Feverfew’s allergenic potential in clients sensitive to chamomile, ragweed, or yarrow is critical to prevent severe reactions. Other effects are less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is receiving calcium acetate 667 mg PO. A decrease in which blood value indicates to the nurse that the medication is having the desired effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calcium acetate lowers phosphate by binding it in the gut. Potassium, pH, and calcium levels are not its primary targets.
Question 4 of 5
Furosemide is prescribed for a client with a history of heart failure (HF). Which foods should the nurse encourage this client to eat?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss, so potassium-rich foods like bananas, oranges, and peaches prevent hypokalemia. Other foods lack sufficient potassium.
Question 5 of 5
A client is scheduled for a spiral computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast to evaluate for pulmonary embolism. Which information in the client’s history requires follow-up by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metformin with contrast dye risks lactic acidosis, requiring kidney function assessment and possible withholding. Prior CT, sobriety, and metal prosthesis are less critical.