ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A male client tells the nurse that he does not want the female assistive personnel (AP) involved in his care. Which of the following statements should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's preference respectfully ensures patient comfort and facilitates discussion without confrontation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water IV to infuse at 100 mL/60 min. The drop factor on the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the IV flow rate to deliver how many gtt/min. (Round to the nearest whole number.).
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the formula (Volume × Drop factor) ÷ Time = (100 mL × 60 gtt/mL) ÷ 60 min = 100 gtt/min.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 400 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride IV over 8 hours. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculate: (400 mL ÷ 480 min) × 60 gtt/mL = 50 gtt/min.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for nebulizer treatments. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sealing lips around the mouthpiece and taking slow, deep breaths is essential for effective nebulizer treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heparin is administered subcutaneously in the abdomen above the iliac crest to ensure proper absorption and reduce complications.