ATI CMS FUNDAMENTAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES 2023 LATEST VERSION
A nurse is reviewing a client's 0800 Laboratory values at 1100. The nurse notes that the client received heparin at 1100. Which of the following laboratory values warrants an incident report?
CORRECT ANSWERS aPTT 90 seconds
A nurse is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV antibiotic administration. After assessing a client's respiratory status and stopping
the medication infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
CORRECT ANSWERS Administer Epinephrine IM
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking triamterene. For which of the following laboratory values should the nurse withhold the medication?
CORRECT ANSWERS Potassium 5.3 mEq/ L
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin orally to a client. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps)
CORRECT ANSWERS
Obtain the client's apical heart rate Remove the medication from the dispensing system Open the medication package
Compare the client's wristband to the medication administration record
Document administration of the medication
A nurse is reviewing the list of current medications for a client who is to start a new prescription for carbamazepine. The nurse should identify which of the following medications interacts with carbamazepine? CORRECT ANSWERS estrogen-containing contraceptives
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for clozapine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
CORRECT ANSWERS Notify your provider if you develop a fever while taking this medication"
you should have your WBC monitor every week
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has erectile dysfunction and
is requesting for prescription for sildenafil. the nurse should identify which of the following medications is a contraindication for receiving medication?
CORRECT ANSWERS nitroglycerin
A nurse in a medical surgical unit is preparing to administer an influenza vaccine to
a client. The client tells the nurse I no longer want this vaccine. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
CORRECT ANSWERS the influenza vaccine this strongly and coverage but I understand you would like to decline right now
A nurse is discussing adverse reactions to pain medications in older adults clients with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as risk factors for an adverse drug reaction? select all that applies
CORRECT ANSWERS multiple health problems decrease percentage of body fat decreased renal function
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical record before administering
acetaminophen 650 mg by mouth every 6 hours. Which of the following
findings indicate a need for the nurse to notify the provider?
CORRECT ANSWERS history of alcohol use disorder
A nurse is reviewing a client's 0800 Laboratory values at 1100. The nurse notes that the client received heparin at 1100. Which of the following laboratory values warrants an incident report?
CORRECT ANSWERS aPTT 90 seconds
A nurse is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV antibiotic administration. After assessing a client's respiratory status and stopping
the medication infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
CORRECT ANSWERS Administer Epinephrine IM
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking triamterene. For which of the following laboratory values should the nurse withhold the medication?
CORRECT ANSWERS Potassium 5.3 mEq/ L
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin orally to a client. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps)
CORRECT ANSWERS
Obtain the client's apical heart rate Remove the medication from the dispensing system Open the medication package
Compare the client's wristband to the medication administration record
Document administration of the medication
A nurse is reviewing the list of current medications for a client who is to start a new prescription for carbamazepine. The nurse should identify which of the following medications interacts with carbamazepine? CORRECT ANSWERS estrogen-containing contraceptives
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for clozapine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
CORRECT ANSWERS Notify your provider if you develop a fever while taking this medication"
you should have your WBC monitor every week
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has erectile dysfunction and
is requesting for prescription for sildenafil. the nurse should identify which of the following medications is a contraindication for receiving medication?
CORRECT ANSWERS nitroglycerin
A nurse in a medical surgical unit is preparing to administer an influenza vaccine to
a client. The client tells the nurse I no longer want this vaccine. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
CORRECT ANSWERS the influenza vaccine this strongly and coverage but I understand you would like to decline right now
A nurse is discussing adverse reactions to pain medications in older adults clients with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as risk factors for an adverse drug reaction? select all that applies
CORRECT ANSWERS multiple health problems decrease percentage of body fat decreased renal function
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical record before administering
acetaminophen 650 mg by mouth every 6 hours. Which of the following
findings indicate a need for the nurse to notify the provider?
CORRECT ANSWERS history of alcohol use disorder
