ATI RN
ATI Nur 237 Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The standing orders for a patient include acetaminophen 650 mg every 4 hours prn for headache. After assessing the patient, the nurse identifies the need for headache relief and determines that the patient has not had acetaminophen in the past 4 hours. Which action will the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse has assessed the patient’s need for pain relief, confirmed that the patient has not received the medication in the past four hours, and verified that it falls within the provider’s orders. Since all criteria are met, the nurse should proceed with administering the medication as prescribed.
Question 2 of 5
The standing orders for a patient include acetaminophen 650 mg every 4 hours prn for headache. After assessing the patient, the nurse identifies the need for headache relief and determines that the patient has not had acetaminophen in the past 4 hours. Which action will the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse has assessed the patient’s need for pain relief, confirmed that the patient has not received the medication in the past four hours, and verified that it falls within the provider’s orders. Since all criteria are met, the nurse should proceed with administering the medication as prescribed.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a client admitted with pressure injuries. The nurse develops a plan of care focusing on healing measures and prevention of further injury. Which task does the nurse delegate to the nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning and repositioning is a routine, non-clinical task that can be safely delegated to NAP to help prevent pressure injuries.
Question 4 of 5
When using the PIE format for documentation, which of the following elements should the nurse include under 'P'?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the PIE documentation format, 'P' stands for 'Problem,' which refers to the nursing diagnosis or issue identified based on assessment findings. This section describes the primary concern that requires intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse receives change of shift report about a group of assigned patients. Which patient should the nurse attend to first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain can indicate a life-threatening condition such as myocardial infarction. The nurse should assess this patient immediately, monitoring for signs of cardiac compromise and initiating emergency interventions if necessary.