ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following situations requires an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering insulin before the scheduled time can lead to hypoglycemia or other adverse effects, necessitating an incident report to investigate and prevent recurrence.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse accidently administers metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metformin lowers glucose, so checking levels prevents hypoglycemia from this error.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer filgrastim 5 mcg/kg/day subcutaneous to a client who weighs 143 lb. How many mcg should the nurse administer per day? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation: 143 lb / 2.205 = 64.86 kg, then 5 mcg/kg/day × 64.86 kg = 324 mcg/day.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a peripheral IV infusion and notes infiltration of fluid into the tissues surrounding the insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the extremity helps reduce swelling and minimizes fluid spread by aiding drainage back into the bloodstream, making it the most effective initial action for infiltration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has septic shock and is receiving dopamine by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should increase the rate of infusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension in septic shock indicates a need to increase dopamine to improve blood pressure.