ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV 0.9% sodium chloride for the treatment of hypovolemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normal blood pressure (124/74 mm Hg) indicates restored volume, unlike high heart rate, edema, or increased hematocrit suggesting ongoing issues.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an intravenous infusion via pump at a rate of 3 mL/min. The infusion started 2 hr ago with 500 mL in the medication bag. How many ml have been infused?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calculation: 3 mL/min × 60 min/hr × 2 hr = 360 mL, accurately reflecting the total volume infused over two hours at the given rate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting insulin with NPH insulin from two vials. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Injecting air into the short-acting insulin vial first prevents contamination of the clear insulin with cloudy NPH, ensuring accurate dosing. NPH should be drawn second, timing isn't strictly 20 minutes, and one syringe is sufficient.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Nurses' Notes
1 week ago:
Temperature 37° C (98.6° F) Heart rate 64/min Respiratory rate 12/min
Blood pressure 118/72 mm Hg Today:
Temperature 37.2° C (98.9° F) Heart rate 82/min Respiratory rate 16/min
Blood pressure 110/68 mm Hg
A nurse is caring for a client in the clinic.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse the teaching was effective? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Saline rinses soothe stomatitis, avoiding alcohol prevents irritation, and soft foods reduce trauma. Firm-bristle brushes worsen irritation, and folic acid is recommended with methotrexate, not avoided.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following factors predisposes this client to developing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loop diuretics cause hypokalemia, increasing digoxin toxicity risk by enhancing its effects on the heart.