ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Pharm Competence Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus. The client is confused, flushed, and has an acetone odor on his breath. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following types of insulin to treat the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client shows signs of diabetic ketoacidosis, and regular insulin is fast-acting, used to manage acute episodes like DKA.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A client who is postoperative is receiving IV fluids and a unit of whole blood. The nurse should observe the client for which of the following as an early sign of circulatory overload?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea is an early sign of circulatory overload due to pulmonary congestion from excessive fluid administration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus. The client is confused, flushed, and has an acetone odor on his breath. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following types of insulin to treat the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client shows signs of diabetic ketoacidosis, and regular insulin is fast-acting, used to manage acute episodes like DKA.
Question 5 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.