ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following terms is used when an adult has a pulse rate of 110 to 140 beats per minute?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is a pulse rate >100 bpm, fitting 110-140 bpm. Dysrhythmia is irregular rhythm, bradycardia is slow, and pyrexia is fever.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse plans to take a patient's radial pulse. Which method of examination should be used by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palpation is used to feel the radial pulse at the wrist. Auscultation, percussion, and inspection are not appropriate for pulse assessment.
Question 3 of 5
The licensed prescriber orders Minipress 2 mg po two times a day for Mr. Shaw's high blood pressure. The medication comes in 1mg per capsule. How may capsules will the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Calculation: 2 mg / 1 mg per capsule = 2 capsules per dose.
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
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.