ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 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: Insulin timing errors risk hypoglycemia, necessitating an incident report.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a prefilled syringe of enoxaparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Enoxaparin is injected into the abdominal fat for optimal absorption.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer pain medication to a postoperative client who had a total knee replacement and reports pain as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following PRN medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ketorolac IV effectively manages moderate postoperative pain (5/10) without opioid sedation risks.
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: B
Rationale: Injecting air into the short-acting vial first prevents contamination with NPH.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled dose of warfarin to a client. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse review prior to administration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PT monitors warfarin's anticoagulant effect, ensuring safe dosing.