ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When a person cuts a finger, nerve impulses travel to the spinal cord along afferent peripheral nerve fibers. What is this process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Transmission is the movement of pain signals via afferent nerves to the spinal cord. Transduction converts stimuli, perception interprets, and modulation inhibits.
Question 2 of 5
What findings does the nurse expect when assessing the cardiovascular system of a healthy adult? Select the 3 correct answers.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Normal findings include a smooth 2+ pulse, heart rate of 62 bpm, and regular S1/S2 sounds. Pedal edema suggests pathology, not normal health.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The physician orders acyclovir 400 mg po three times a day for herpes. The medication is supplied in 800-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale: Calculation: 400 mg / 800 mg per tablet = 0.5 tablet per dose.
Question 5 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.