ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Pharm Competence Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is 5 days postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty and is receiving meperidine for pain. While the nurse is taking morning vital signs, the client begins to experience a seizure. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the possible cause for this seizure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A cumulative effect from meperidine can lead to neurotoxic effects, including seizures, especially in older adults.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescription for baclofen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Baclofen can cause drowsiness and impair motor skills, so clients should avoid driving until they understand how the medication affects them.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving warfarin therapy to prevent a deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following medications should the nurse have available in the event of an overdose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vitamin K is the antidote for warfarin overdose, reversing its anticoagulant effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using an electric razor reduces the risk of cuts and bleeding, which is important for clients on warfarin.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 20 mEq. The amount available is potassium chloride liquid 40 mEq/15 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 7.5 Ml
Rationale: Volume to administer: (20 mEq / 40 mEq/15 mL) x 15 mL = 7.5 mL.