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ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
Mr. Cook requires medication for nausea. Compazine 10mg po q 4hrs prn ordered. You have Compazine 5-mg tablets available. How many tablets will you administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Calculation: 10 mg / 5 mg per tablet = 2 tablets per dose.
Question 4 of 5
Which method will provide the most accurate measurement of the patient's heart rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The apical pulse, auscultated at the heart’s apex, is most accurate, especially for irregular rhythms, compared to peripheral sites.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an opioid agonist to a client who has acute pain. For which of the following manifestations should the nurse monitor as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Opioids can cause urinary retention by increasing sphincter tone. They suppress cough, cause bradypnea, and lead to hypotension, not the other options.