ATI RN
ATI Nurs 100 Fundamental Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The patient has just been started on an enteral feeding and has developed diarrhea after being on the feeding for 2 hours. What does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause of the diarrhea?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Formula intolerance is the most likely cause of early diarrhea in enteral feeding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a stage 2 pressure injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stage 2 pressure injuries involve partial-thickness skin loss with a red or pink wound bed.
Question 3 of 5
A health care provider has written an order for digoxin for the patient, but the nurse cannot read whether the order is for 0.25 mg or 0.125 mg. What action would be the best to prevent a medication error?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarifying the order with the provider ensures the correct dose is administered.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO every 12 hours. The amount available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 650 mg ÷ 325 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
The patient has just been started on an enteral feeding and has developed diarrhea after being on the feeding for 2 hours. What does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause of the diarrhea?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Formula intolerance is the most likely cause of early diarrhea in enteral feeding.