ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Laboratory Results
3 months ago:
Client seen in provider's office for routine physical. Today:
Client reports dizziness and light-headedness upon standing. Client reports waking up at night to void.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who reports dizziness and light-headedness upon standing and waking up at night to void. What actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: A: Hypokalemia, suggested by nocturia, can cause dysrhythmias, necessitating monitoring. D: Dizziness upon standing indicates orthostatic hypotension, requiring blood pressure checks in multiple positions. E: Changing positions slowly minimizes fall risk due to orthostatic hypotension.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is in labor and is receiving epidural anesthesia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension from epidurals risks fetal distress due to reduced placental perfusion, making it the priority.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an antibiotic via intermittent IV bolus to a client who is already receiving an infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride at 100 mL/hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hanging the secondary infusion higher ensures gravity flow of the antibiotic until completion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amphotericin B lipid complex via intermittent IV bolus to a client who has infective endocarditis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Priming with 0.9% sodium chloride ensures compatibility and safe delivery of amphotericin B.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is transcribing a new prescription for a client which states, 'Diphenhydramine 50 mg NOW.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NOW' is ambiguous; clarifying with the provider ensures safe administration.