ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is administering naloxone to a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Following administration of the medication, which of the following should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breath sounds assess reversal of respiratory depression, the primary concern in opioid toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about how to self-administer subcutaneous injections of enoxaparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The air bubble in enoxaparin syringes ensures full dose delivery, a key instruction.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer filgrastim 5 mcg/kg/day subcutaneous to a client who weighs 143 lb. How many mcg should the nurse administer per day? (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: Calculation: 143 lb / 2.205 = 64.86 kg, then 5 mcg/kg/day × 64.86 kg = 324 mcg/day.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse identifies that the client has developed confusion pitting edema. After slowing the infusion rate, which of the following findings should the nurse assess next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased urinary output can indicate fluid overload, a likely cause of confusion and edema in TPN.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing an educational training session about collaborating with the provider to prevent medication errors. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Provider co-signing verbal prescriptions enhances accuracy and accountability, reducing errors.