ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a hypotensive patient whose peripheral pulses are very weak. Which grade will the nurse use to document this finding?
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: A 1+ pulse is weak and thready, fitting a hypotensive patient with poor perfusion. Higher grades indicate stronger pulses.
Question 2 of 5
Mr. Cook requires medication for nausea. Compazine 10mg po q 4hrs prn ordered. You have Compazine 5-mg tablets available. How many tablets will you administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Calculation: 10 mg / 5 mg per tablet = 2 tablets per dose.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Which assessment requires the nurse to assess the patient further?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 10/min is below normal (12-20/min) and may indicate respiratory depression, requiring further evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
The physician orders ibuprofen 600 mg po prn for cramping. The medication is supplied in 200-mg capsules. How many capsules will the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Calculation: 600 mg / 200 mg per capsule = 3 capsules.