ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a thrombus and is receiving a continuous infusion of heparin. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heparin is an anticoagulant that prevents new clot formation but does not dissolve existing clots.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer insulin lispro to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin lispro, a rapid-acting insulin, should be injected 15 minutes before a meal to match glucose absorption.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. Which of the following indicates the client's dose is too high?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excess levothyroxine can cause hyperthyroidism symptoms, including tachycardia due to increased metabolic rate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse Rover medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who asks to review his medical record. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Patients have the right to review their medical records, and arranging a provider meeting ensures proper explanation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving heparin by IV infusion. Which of the following medications should the nurse have available in the event of an overdose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protamine reverses heparin's anticoagulant effects by binding to it, neutralizing its action.