ATI RN
RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a re-insertion of a short peripheral venous catheter. In which of the following locations should the nurse place the catheter?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the catheter proximal to the previous site minimizes complications like infiltration and thrombophlebitis, promoting vein health.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cimetidine 300 mg IV over 15 min to a client. Available is cimetidine 300 mg/100 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To infuse 100 mL in 15 min (0.25 hr), the rate is 100 ÷ 0.25 = 400 mL/hr, ensuring accurate delivery.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse recently administered filgrastim intravenously to a client who has cancer and is receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy. For which of the following data, discovered after the medication was administered, should the nurse file an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Filgrastim requires refrigeration; leaving it at room temperature for 2 hours risks reduced efficacy, warranting an incident report.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should administer epinephrine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urticaria signals an allergic transfusion reaction, warranting epinephrine to manage potential anaphylaxis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss, so increasing dietary potassium helps prevent hypokalemia.