ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which technique will provide the most accurate measurement of the patient's core temperature?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rectal temperature reflects core body temperature most accurately, minimally affected by external factors, unlike axillary, forehead, or oral methods.
Question 2 of 5
3 FL OZ =
Correct Answer: 90
Rationale: Calculation: 3 FL OZ × 30 mL/FL OZ = 90 mL.
Question 3 of 5
Mrs. Watson tells Lana that she is worried about getting addicted to the morphine because she has heard that it can happen. How should Lana respond? (Case Study #2)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reassure that morphine for severe pain, when used as prescribed, has low addiction risk. Other responses are inaccurate or unhelpful.
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
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.