ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated hematocrit suggests hemoconcentration from fluid loss, unlike other signs indicating fluid excess.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has received propofol during a colonoscopy. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propofol commonly causes respiratory depression, necessitating close monitoring of respiratory rate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer propranolol to a client. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to administering this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can cause bradycardia; assessing heart rate ensures it's safe to administer.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following factors predisposes this client to developing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loop diuretics cause hypokalemia, increasing digoxin toxicity risk by enhancing its effects on the heart.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an intravenous infusion via pump at a rate of 3 mL/min. The infusion started 2 hr ago with 500 mL in the medication bag. How many ml have been infused?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calculation: 3 mL/min × 60 min/hr × 2 hr = 360 mL, accurately reflecting the total volume infused over two hours at the given rate.