ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with high gastric residuals has Reglan 10mg every 6 hours via tube ordered. Available: Reglan syrup 10mg/10mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer with each dose?
Correct Answer: 10
Rationale: Calculation: 10 mg / (10 mg/10 mL) = 10 mL per dose.
Question 3 of 5
When a person touches a hot stove, the resulting cellular damage causes a reaction that converts the stimuli into a pain impulse. What is the term for this conversion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Transduction converts a painful stimulus into a pain impulse. Perception interprets, transmission carries, and modulation inhibits the signal.
Question 4 of 5
A postoperative patient is using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. You will evaluate the effectiveness of the medication when
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Compare current pain to baseline to evaluate PCA effectiveness. Patient self-report is most reliable, not family, vital signs, or body language.
Question 5 of 5
Kevin is a registered nurse who works for the emergency department. He sees a lot of patients who seek services due to pain. One of the things that Kevin's learned in nursing school and has been validated in his practice is that pain is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain is subjective, varying by individual experience. It’s not always tied to a specific stimulus, single cause, or uniform across people.