ATI RN
Fundamentals of Nursing Medication Administration Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The pain management nurse observes a patient with complex regional pain syndrome who is not wearing the right-side jacket sleeve. The patient reports intense, right arm pain upon light touch. The nurse recognizes this pain as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allodynia is pain from a non-painful stimulus (e.g., light touch), common in complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Question 2 of 5
The main responsibilities of the pain management nurse on the interprofessional, chronic pain management team are to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain management nurses focus on medical history, medication oversight, and education within the interprofessional team.
Question 3 of 5
You must administer the medication within ____ of the scheduled time.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering within 30 minutes of the scheduled time maintains therapeutic efficacy and safety, aligning with most healthcare facility policies.
Question 4 of 5
You are seeing patients in clinic when two men in dark suits and dark glasses come in and show you badges marking them as members of a federal law enforcement agency. The identification is legitimate. These 'men in black' inform you that they are making a 'minor investigation' of one of your patients. They ask to look at the patient's chart for a few minutes, saying, 'You wouldn't want to interfere with a federal investigation, would you?' What should you do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: You cannot release a patient's medical records unless there is a clear, signed release from the patient or there is a court order. This is true no matter who is asking. If the federal agents have a court order for the records then they have a right to the information. A court order, warrant, or subpoena can be used by the judicial system to violate confidentiality if the judicial system sanctions the violation. Although the medical record as a physical object is the property of the physician or health-care facility, the information is the property of the patient. In a sense, the information is like a person's house. No one has the right to enter your home without either your permission or a court order allowing the investigation. This is also true even if the people requesting it are law enforcement agents. We all have a constitutional right against illegal search and seizure of our property.
Question 5 of 5
You are a resident invited to a dinner given by a pharmaceutical company. In addition to the dinner there is a lecture given on a medical subject as well as a $\$ 500$ gift certificate to a department store for attending the presentation. Which of the following is the most appropriate action in this case?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Drug companies constantly surround physicians in an attempt to influence prescribing patterns. It is ethically acceptable to participate in educational activities sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry. Modest meals are also ethically acceptable. Although the speaker may accept a cash honorarium for preparing and giving the lecture, it is not ethically acceptable for members of the audience to accept direct monetary payment for participating. Hence, it is ethically acceptable to attend the lecture and the meal, but not to accept a check for cash for the participants.