ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is at risk for skin breakdown. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to help maintain the integrity of the client's skin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing a diet high in protein helps maintain skin integrity by supporting tissue repair and regeneration.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is educating a client with Type 2 diabetes on the importance of having regular eye examinations. The nurse should explain this is due to what complication from diabetes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diabetes can indeed cause diabetic retinopathy, which is a condition where high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels in the retina.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about how to use her new hearing aids. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleaning hearing aids with alcohol wipes is incorrect as alcohol can damage the hearing aids.
Question 4 of 5
A diabetic client who is currently taking metformin is ordered a computerized tomography (CT) scan with contrast. The nurse understands that the client's metformin should be discontinued how many hours before receiving intravenous (IV) contrast?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discontinuing metformin 43 hours before a CT scan with contrast is necessary to prevent the risk of lactic acidosis. Metformin can interact with the contrast dye used in CT scans, potentially causing kidney dysfunction.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) while admitted in the inpatient setting. Which of the following conditions can occur if the nurse abruptly stops TPN?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abrupt cessation of TPN stops the glucose supply suddenly, risking hypoglycemia. TPN is high in dextrose, so stopping it without tapering can cause dangerous blood sugar drops.