ATI RN
ATI NUR 112 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When preparing to apply a scheduled fentanyl transdermal patch, the nurse notes that the previously applied patch is intact on the client’s upper back and the client denies pain. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Remove the old patch and apply a new one in a different location to prevent overdose and skin irritation. Multiple patches, provider consultation, or oral analgesics are unnecessary.
Question 2 of 5
Furosemide is prescribed for a client with a history of heart failure (HF). Which foods should the nurse encourage this client to eat?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss, so potassium-rich foods like bananas, oranges, and peaches prevent hypokalemia. Other foods lack sufficient potassium.
Question 3 of 5
Prior to administering an oral dose of methylprednisolone, the nurse determines the client’s serum total calcium level is 5.5 mg/dL (1.375 mmol/L). What action is most important for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe hypocalcemia (5.5 mg/dL) risks arrhythmias and seizures, requiring immediate provider notification. Dietary teaching, tapering, or milk are insufficient.
Question 4 of 5
A young adult female client who is planning to become pregnant asks the nurse if she can continue taking isotretinoin for cystic acne. Which information is most important for the nurse to provide this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Isotretinoin’s teratogenicity requires discontinuation one month before conception to prevent birth defects. Breastfeeding, vitamin A, and liver tests are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with metastatic cancer who is prescribed morphine for bone pain. Which information from the client indicates to the nurse an understanding of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morphine causes constipation, so monitoring bowels and using stool softeners is critical. Grapefruit juice doesn’t affect morphine, benzodiazepines risk CNS depression, and agitation/insomnia are uncommon.