ATI RN
ATI Nsg 131 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Before administering a medication to a client, the nurse must identify the client. Which of the following methods of identification should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking for full name and date of birth confirms client identity accurately.
Question 2 of 5
Before administering a medication to a client, the nurse must identify the client. Which of the following methods of identification should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking for full name and date of birth confirms client identity accurately.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from lying in bed to sitting in a chair. When identifying the safest method of transfer, which of the following is most important for the nurse to determine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight-bearing status determines the safest transfer method to prevent falls or injury.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is measuring a client's oral temperature. The client informs the nurse that he has just eaten some ice chips. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Waiting 30 minutes ensures an accurate oral temperature reading after consuming ice chips.
Question 5 of 5
When reviewing the admitting prescriptions for a client, the nurse notes that the dose of one medication is three times the usual dose of this medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contacting the provider ensures patient safety by clarifying an unusually high dosage.