ATI RN
RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about administering heparin to a client. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying pressure for 1 minute after heparin injection prevents bleeding, aligning with proper administration technique.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ceftriaxone intravenously. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension can indicate a severe allergic reaction like anaphylaxis, caused by ceftriaxone triggering histamine release.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of fluid volume excess?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Distended neck veins indicate fluid volume excess, reflecting increased venous pressure from fluid overload.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse recently administered filgrastim intravenously to a client who has cancer and is receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy. For which of the following data, discovered after the medication was administered, should the nurse file an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Filgrastim requires refrigeration; leaving it at room temperature for 2 hours risks reduced efficacy, warranting an incident report.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of magnesium sulfate for preterm labor. The nurse should discontinue the infusion and prepare to administer calcium gluconate if the client demonstrates which of the following findings? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Absence of deep-tendon reflexes and decreased consciousness indicate magnesium toxicity, requiring calcium gluconate to counteract effects.