ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has acute cocaine toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Tremor is a common finding in acute cocaine toxicity due to increased sympathetic nervous system activity. Agitation is common in acute cocaine toxicity as a result of CNS stimulation. Fever can occur as a symptom of acute cocaine toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and takes a daily calcium supplement. Which of the following adverse effects of calcium should the nurse suspect when the client reports having flank pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renal stones (kidney stones) are a potential adverse effect of excessive calcium intake, and flank pain is a common symptom of kidney stones.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is on telemetry. Which of the following findings on the ECG strip should the nurse recognize as normal sinus rhythm?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The P wave falling before the QRS complex is characteristic of normal sinus rhythm.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is to start using fluticasone by MDI twice daily. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inspecting the mouth for lesions daily is important to detect oral thrush, a potential side effect of inhaled corticosteroids.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a pre-packaged oral medication to a client and complete the final medication check. At which of the following times or places should the nurse perform this final check?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Performing the final check at the client's bedside before administration ensures the correct medication is given to the correct client, preventing medication errors.