ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a gonococcal infection and has been prescribed an IM injection of ceftriaxone. The client refuses the medication because they are afraid of needles. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response respects the client's fear and promotes collaboration with the provider to explore alternative treatments.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking warfarin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Melena indicates potential gastrointestinal bleeding, a serious risk in clients on warfarin, requiring immediate reporting due to the anticoagulant's effect on bleeding risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and identifies that the client has hypoglycemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering IV dextrose rapidly corrects hypoglycemia, a priority in a client on parenteral nutrition, to prevent complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving diazepam for moderate (conscious) sedation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess for an adverse reaction to the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diazepam can cause respiratory depression; monitoring oxygen saturation detects this adverse reaction during sedation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is administering 4 mg of hydromorphone to a client by mouth every 4 hr. The medication is provided as hydromorphone 8 mg per tablet. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disposing of the remaining half tablet with another nurse observing ensures proper disposal and adherence to medication administration policies, preventing errors and ensuring safety since the medication has been removed from its original packaging.