ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is having difficulty hearing his patient's apical pulse with his stethoscope. Which action will help the nurse hear the heartbeat more clearly?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The diaphragm, pressed firmly on the skin, best captures high-pitched S1/S2 sounds. Bell, long tubing, or loose earpieces reduce clarity.
Question 2 of 5
The physician orders Benadryl elixir 37.5 mg po for hives. Available: 12.5mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 15
Rationale: Calculation: (37.5 mg / 12.5 mg) × 5 mL = 15 mL.
Question 3 of 5
The patient's blood pressure is 152/92 but the primary health care provider does not diagnose the patient with hypertension. What is the rationale for this decision?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension diagnosis requires persistently elevated BP (≥140/90) over multiple visits, not a single reading.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who came to the emergency department with confusion and muscle cramps after working outside on a hot day. What is the priority action of the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assess temperature and vital signs first to confirm heat-related illness severity before initiating cooling measures.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing the pulse of a client and has difficulty feeling the pulse. What would she do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Use a Doppler to confirm blood flow if a pulse is hard to palpate, ensuring accurate assessment before documenting or reporting.