ATI RN
RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving 0.9% sodium chloride solution to treat dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the solution?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pink, frothy sputum indicates pulmonary edema, a potential adverse effect of fluid overload from rapid or excessive 0.9% sodium chloride administration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pancreatic cancer and reports severe pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydromorphone, a potent opioid, is appropriate for severe cancer pain, providing effective relief.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. For which of the following situations should the nurse complete an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using dextrose 5% in water for a blood transfusion is a serious error, risking hemolysis, and requires an incident report.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about administering heparin to a client. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying pressure for 1 minute after heparin injection prevents bleeding, aligning with proper administration technique.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has atrial fibrillation and a prescription for warfarin. After informing the provider that the INR is 2.5, the nurse should expect which of the following prescriptions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An INR of 2.5 is within the therapeutic range for atrial fibrillation, so the current warfarin dose should be maintained.