ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a peripheral IV infusion and notes infiltration of fluid into the tissues surrounding the insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the extremity reduces swelling from infiltration after stopping the infusion and removing the catheter.
Question 2 of 5
A home care nurse is teaching a client about safe medication disposal. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Returning expired medications to the pharmacist ensures safe, regulated disposal, preventing environmental harm or misuse.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about proper disposal of unused pain medications at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mixing medications with coffee grounds deters ingestion and ensures safe disposal in the trash.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who has cancer and is receiving morphine via a PCA pump. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nalbuphine is an opioid analgesic similar to morphine. Concurrent use with morphine via a PCA pump can increase the risk of respiratory depression and other opioid-related adverse effects, requiring clarification with the provider for safe pain management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin 1 g in 0.9% sodium chloride 100 ml via intermittent IV bolus over 30 min. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 15 gtt/ml. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 50
Rationale: Rate = (100 ml / 30 min) * 15 gtt/ml = 50 gtt/min, ensuring accurate delivery over 30 minutes.