ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
You have delegated vital signs to the assistive personnel. The assistant informs you that the patient has just finished a bowl of hot soup. The nurse's most appropriate advice would be to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wait 30 minutes after hot soup to ensure accurate oral temperature, as food/drink can skew readings.
Question 2 of 5
Covert 102.5 Fahrenheit to C (round to tenths)
Correct Answer: 39.2
Rationale: Formula: °C = (°F - 32) × 5/9. (102.5 - 32) × 5/9 = 39.1666, rounded to 39.2 °C.
Question 3 of 5
While inserting a rectal thermometer, the nurse encounters resistance. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Remove the thermometer immediately to avoid injury if resistance is encountered, then reassess or use an alternative method.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a hypotensive patient whose peripheral pulses are very weak. Which grade will the nurse use to document this finding?
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: A 1+ pulse is weak and thready, fitting a hypotensive patient with poor perfusion. Higher grades indicate stronger pulses.
Question 5 of 5
The physician orders ibuprofen 600 mg po prn for cramping. The medication is supplied in 200-mg capsules. How many capsules will the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Calculation: 600 mg / 200 mg per capsule = 3 capsules.