ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Pharm Competence Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who has been taking digoxin for the past several months. For which of the following manifestations of digoxin toxicity should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anorexia is a common early symptom of digoxin toxicity and should be monitored by the nurse.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has liver failure with ascites. The client takes spironolactone. Which of the following findings is an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic that can cause hyperkalemia, indicated by a serum potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who takes prednisone orally to prevent organ rejection following a kidney transplant. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prednisone can cause elevated blood glucose levels, requiring regular monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who asks why she is being prescribed aspirin 325 mg daily following a myocardial infarction. The nurse should instruct the client that aspirin is prescribed for clients who have coronary artery disease for which of the following effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin is an antiplatelet agent that helps prevent blood clot formation, reducing the risk of further cardiovascular events.