ATI RN
ATI Nurs 100 Fundamental Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse closely monitors an older adult for signs of medication toxicity. Which physiological change is the reason for the nurse’s action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Renal dysfunction in older adults reduces drug clearance, increasing toxicity risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 20 mEq suspension PO daily. The amount available is potassium chloride suspension 10 mEq/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 20 mEq ÷ 10 mEq/mL = 2 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A newly licensed nurse is applying prescribed wrist restraints on a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Quick-release ties allow rapid removal in emergencies, ensuring safety.
Question 4 of 5
A registered nurse interprets that a scribbled medication order reads 25 mg. The nurse administers 25 mg of the medication to a patient and then discovers that the dose was incorrectly interpreted and should have been 15 mg. Who is ultimately responsible for the error?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse is responsible for verifying medication orders and administering the correct dose. Misinterpreting an unclear order without clarification makes the nurse accountable.
Question 5 of 5
A small-bore feeding tube is placed. Which technique will the nurse use to best verify tube placement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: X-ray is the gold standard for confirming feeding tube placement, ensuring accurate positioning.