ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is completing a client's history and physical examination. Which of the following information should the nurse consider subjective data?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data comes from the client's personal experience. Nausea is self-reported and cannot be measured, making it subjective.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a hip fracture that requires surgical repair. Which of the following health care professionals is responsible for obtaining informed consent from the client for the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Surgeon is the healthcare professional who performs the surgical procedure. It is their responsibility to obtain informed consent from the patient.
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 presents to the healthcare setting with a diagnosis of emphysema. Which of the following medications would be contraindicated with the client's allergy to soybeans?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) is an anticholinergic bronchodilator often used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP
D), including emphysema. However, it contains soy lecithin, which can cause allergic reactions in individuals with soy allergies.