ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nursing assistant informs the nurse that the patient's blood pressure is 220/102 using the electronic monitor. What is the priority action of the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Manually verify a critically high BP (220/102) to ensure accuracy before escalating care, as electronic monitors can err.
Question 2 of 5
Vistaril 75mg IM is ordered for anxiety. Available: 50mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 1.5
Rationale: Calculation: 75 mg / 50 mg/mL = 1.5 mL.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who lost consciousness and collapsed. Which site will be used to determine if the patient has a pulse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The carotid artery is used in emergencies to assess pulse in unconscious patients due to its strong, central flow.
Question 4 of 5
When assessing the blood pressure of a school-aged child, using an adult cuff of normal size will affect the reading and produce a value that is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An oversized adult cuff on a child produces a falsely low BP reading due to improper pressure distribution.
Question 5 of 5
Which patient should have the temperature taken orally rather than using a tympanic thermometer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ear infections can skew tympanic readings, so oral temperature is preferred. Other conditions make oral measurement impractical.