ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with the following vital signs: Temperature: 98.9° F, Pulse: 94, Respirations: 20, Blood pressure: 144/94, Pulse oximetry: 94%. What is the priority action of the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated BP (144/94) requires asking about usual BP to determine if it’s abnormal for the patient before further action.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an unconscious patient who was just pulled from a freezing lake. What is the priority action of the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wrap in warmed blankets for gradual rewarming, the priority for hypothermia. Unconscious patients can’t drink, and bathing or clothing removal are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
Which method will provide the most accurate measurement of the patient's heart rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The apical pulse, auscultated at the heart’s apex, is most accurate, especially for irregular rhythms, compared to peripheral sites.
Question 4 of 5
The client has taken an overdose of an opioid. The nurse knows the client must be carefully observed for which effect on respirations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Opioid overdose causes respiratory depression, leading to bradypnea (slow breathing), a life-threatening effect requiring close monitoring.
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.