ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer Lactated Ringer's solution IV to infuse at 120 mL/hr for a client who has a respiratory disorder. The drop factor in the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the flow rate to deliver how many gtts/min?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the formula (Volume × Drop factor) ÷ Time = (120 mL × 60 gtt/mL) ÷ 60 min = 120 gtt/min.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the manifestations of hyperglycemia with a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Hyperglycemia can cause blurry vision due to lens swelling and fruity breath odor from ketone production.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, leading to bradycardia as a common symptom.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a client's daily dose of NPH insulin at 0730. The nurse should expect this type of insulin to peak within which of the following timeframes after administration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NPH insulin peaks 4 to 12 hours after administration, with 6 to 10 hours being a typical range.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a patient who has hypertension and a new prescription for verapamil. The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid taking this medication with which of the following foods?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Grapefruit interacts with verapamil by inhibiting intestinal metabolism, increasing bioavailability, which can lead to toxicity.