ATI RN
ATI RN pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Positive Trousseau's sign, muscle cramps, and tingling around the lips are classic signs of hypocalcemia due to neuromuscular excitability.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Positive Trousseau's sign, muscle cramps, and tingling around the lips are classic signs of hypocalcemia due to neuromuscular excitability.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a newly admitted client. Which of the following should the nurse determine is a breach of client confidentiality?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Publicly displaying PHI on a hallway board violates HIPAA confidentiality rules.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for parenteral therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when initiating IV therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Tourniquet placement 5-10 cm above the site distends the vein for easier access.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is leading an in-service about legal issues. Which of the following examples should the nurse use to demonstrate an incidence of negligence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering the wrong medication is negligence, failing the standard of care and risking harm.