ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an IV infusion of heparin. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client is at risk for hemorrhage? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,F
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia increases the risk of bleeding when receiving heparin. Dark stools can indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, a sign of hemorrhage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has angina and a new prescription for nitroglycerin tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Storing unused tablets at room temperature is correct. Nitroglycerin tablets should be stored in their original container at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Nurses' Notes
Physical Examination Results
1220
Temperature: 40.2° C (104.4° F)
Respiratory rate: 24/min
Heart rate: 125/min
Blood pressure: 90/60 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation: 86% on 2 L oxygen via nasal cannula
A nurse is caring for a 35-year-old male client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) following a laparoscopic appendectomy. The client is drowsy and responsive to voice. As part of the assessment, the nurse must monitor the client’s status and respond to changes.
Exhibits
Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options:
The nurse should first address the client's Oxygen saturationRespiratory rateBlood pressureMuscle rigidity, followed by the client’s Heart rateTemperatureNausea and vomitingBlood pressure.
Question 3 of 5
Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options: The nurse should first address the client'sOxygen saturationRespiratory rateBlood pressureMuscle rigidity, followed by the client'sHeart rateTemperatureNausea and vomitingBlood pressure.
| Oxygen saturation |
| Respiratory rate |
| Blood pressure |
| Muscle rigidity |
| Heart rate |
| Temperature |
| Nausea and vomiting |
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: The nurse should first address the client's oxygen saturation, followed by the client's blood pressure to manage hypoxia and hemodynamic instability.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for alendronate. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to initiating therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pregnancy status should be assessed as alendronate is contraindicated during pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client takes lispro insulin and has a new prescription for pramlintide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring for hypoglycemia for 3 hours after pramlintide administration is crucial. Pramlintide can increase the risk of insulin-induced hypoglycemia.