ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive a corticosteroid injection. The client states, 'I am not taking that injection today.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Informing the provider respects the client's autonomy and facilitates further discussion about their refusal.
Question 2 of 5
A hospice nurse is caring for a client who has a fentanyl patch applied. The client appears restless and agitated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid effects like restlessness from fentanyl toxicity, appropriate in hospice if symptoms suggest overdose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about proper disposal of unused pain medications at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mixing medications with coffee grounds deters ingestion and ensures safe disposal in the trash.
Question 4 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: D
Rationale: Injecting air into the vial before withdrawing short-acting insulin prevents a vacuum, ensuring accurate dosing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking warfarin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Melena indicates potential gastrointestinal bleeding, a serious risk in clients on warfarin, requiring immediate reporting due to the anticoagulant's effect on bleeding risk.