ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Pharm Competence Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse misread the client's morning fasting blood glucose level as 210 mg/dL instead of 120 mg/dL and administered the insulin dose appropriate for a reading over 200 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The priority is to immediately check the client's current blood glucose level to determine if hypoglycemia has occurred due to the overadministration of insulin.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking omeprazole for the past 4 weeks. The nurse determines that the medication is effective when the client reports relief from which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that relieves acid indigestion or heartburn.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has a new prescription for atenolol. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atenolol is a beta-blocker that can cause bradycardia as a common adverse effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus. The client is confused, flushed, and has an acetone odor on his breath. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following types of insulin to treat the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client shows signs of diabetic ketoacidosis, and regular insulin is fast-acting, used to manage acute episodes like DKA.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to count the controlled substances in the secure cabinet. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Verifying that the amounts of controlled substances match the inventory record prevents errors or misuse.