ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client prior to administering morphine. Which of the following findings indicates the nurse should withhold the morphine and contact the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crackles in the lungs suggest pulmonary issues that morphine could exacerbate by depressing respiratory drive, requiring provider assessment.
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: A
Rationale: Hypotension is a common side effect of epidural anesthesia due to vasodilatory effects and can lead to decreased perfusion to vital organs and compromise fetal oxygenation, making it the priority.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking combination oral contraceptives. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leg tenderness may indicate deep vein thrombosis, a serious risk with oral contraceptives.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is mixing regular insulin and NPH insulin in the same syringe prior to administering it to a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Injecting air into the NPH vial first equalizes pressure and facilitates smooth withdrawal, preventing contamination of the regular insulin vial.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is receiving intermittent parenteral metronidazole. Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize as an indication for this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, usually caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream. Treatment typically involves antibiotics that can penetrate into heart tissues to eradicate the infection.