ATI NURS 112 Fundamentals Of Nursing Proctored Exam

112.2 lb. = _____kg

During an assessment of an older adult, the nurse should expect to which finding as a normal physiologic change associated with the aging process?

A nurse plans to take a patient's radial pulse. Which method of examination should be used by the nurse?

Covert 102.5 Fahrenheit to C (round to tenths)

The nursing student is obtaining the patient's vital signs (VS). The patient has gone to the clinic seeking help because she is having chest pain. Which of the following vital signs are most important

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?

A nurse is caring for client who has a new prescription for Lisinopril for hypertension. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following as a side effect of this medication?

When auscultating the blood pressure of a 25-year-old, the nurse hears the phase I Korotkoff sounds begin at 200 mm Hg. At 100 mm Hg the Korotkoff sounds muffle. At 92 mm Hg the Korotkoff sounds disap

A postoperative patient is using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. You will evaluate the effectiveness of the medication when

While inserting a rectal thermometer, the nurse encounters resistance. The nurse should:

Which technique will provide the most accurate measurement of the patient's core temperature?

What findings does the nurse expect when assessing the cardiovascular system of a healthy adult? Select the 3 correct answers. (Select All that Apply.)

A nurse is assessing a patient's bilateral pulses for symmetry. Which pulse site should not be assessed on both sides of the body at the same time?

Exhibits 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)

Which assessment requires the nurse to assess the patient further?

Your 95-year-old client's vital signs are as follows: oral T 98.6 F: P (radial) 84 with irregularity: R 18. normal depth, & regular: BP (left arm, sitting) 140/86. Which nursing assessment(s) would be

The client has taken an overdose of an opioid. The nurse knows the client must be carefully observed for which effect on respirations?

The physician orders Neupogen 400mcg SC daily. The medication is supplied in 300 mcg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?_(SHADE SYRING #1 ON SUPPLEMENT HANDOUT-round to tenths place)

When a smiling and cooperative patient complains of discomfort, nurses caring for this patient often harbor misconceptions about the patient's pain. Which of the following is true?

The nurse is caring for a patient who came to the emergency department with confusion and muscle cramps after working outside on a hot day. What is the priority action of the nurse?

The patient has a history of orthostatic hypotension. What is the priority action of the nurse?

Kevin is a registered nurse who works for the emergency department. He sees a lot of patients who seek services due to pain. One of the things that Kevin's learned in nursing school and has been valid

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?

Mr. Pace receives Atarax 100 mg po at bedtime prn to relieve anxiety. You have 50 mg tablets available. How many tablets will you administer per dose?

The nurse is caring for an unconscious patient who was just pulled from a freezing lake. What is the priority action of the nurse?