ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After noting that a client has a pulse deficit, what action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A pulse deficit suggests arrhythmia, requiring prompt physician notification for further evaluation, before documentation or teaching.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for Lisinopril for hypertension. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following as a side effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause angioedema, a potentially life-threatening swelling. It lowers BP, doesn’t cause ileus, and isn’t linked to delirium.
Question 3 of 5
The patient has a history of orthostatic hypotension. What is the priority action of the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Slow position changes prevent falls due to orthostatic hypotension. Other actions are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
When a smiling and cooperative patient complains of discomfort, nurses caring for this patient often harbor misconceptions about the patient's pain. Which of the following is true?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain is subjective; patients are the best judges of their pain. Addiction risk is low with proper use, pain doesn’t always reflect tissue damage, and chronic pain has physiological bases.
Question 5 of 5
After noting that a client has a pulse deficit, what action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A pulse deficit suggests arrhythmia, requiring prompt physician notification for further evaluation, before documentation or teaching.