ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A central line is required for safe TPN administration due to its high concentration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium and reports starting a new exercise program. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyponatremia is a potential side effect of lithium, exacerbated by sweating and fluid loss from exercise.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a long-term care facility. For which of the following situations should the nurse complete an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This situation involves a medication error, requiring an incident report to ensure investigation and corrective actions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is administering medications to a client who weighs 132 lb. The prescription reads chloramphenicol, 50mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses. Available is chloramphenicol 100 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse give with each dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 132 lb / 2.2 = 60 kg; 60 kg * 50 mg/kg = 3000 mg/day; 3000 mg / 4 = 750 mg/dose; 750 mg / 100 mg/mL = 7.5 mL.