ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is taking digoxin. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vomiting is a common sign of digoxin toxicity, along with nausea, confusion, and visual disturbances.
Extract:
History and Physical
Vital Signs at
Vital Signs
Nurse's Notes
Physical Examination Results
The client is a 40-year-old male admitted for an abdominal surgery to repair a hernia. The surgery was completed without complications, and the client was transferred to the PACU for postoperative monitoring. The client has no known drug allergies and a history of hypertension controlled with medication. His last meal was over 12 hours ago. He has no significant history of respiratory conditions and has never experienced an adverse reaction to anesthesia.
A nurse is caring for a 40-year-old male client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) following abdominal surgery.
Question 2 of 5
Complete the following sentence by using the list of options provided. The nurse should first address the client's:Elevated temperatureLow blood pressureHigh heart rateDecreased oxygen saturation followed by Administer antipyreticsAdminister fluidsApply cooling measuresIncrease oxygen flow rate
| Elevated temperature |
| Low blood pressure |
| High heart rate |
| Decreased oxygen saturation |
| Administer antipyretics |
| Administer fluids |
| Apply cooling measures |
Correct Answer: A,F
Rationale: The nurse should first address the client's elevated temperature followed by administering fluids to manage fever and stabilize blood pressure.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing respiratory depression after taking an excessive dose of oxycodone. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdose, including respiratory depression.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses a prescribed influenza immunization. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the client to describe their concerns allows the nurse to understand the client's perspective and address any misconceptions or fears they may have about the influenza immunization.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has osteoporosis and is starting to take oral ibandronate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking one tablet of ibandronate on the same date each month is correct. This ensures consistent dosing and helps maintain the medication's effectiveness.