ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following expected outcomes should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client will wear his reading glasses when drawing up a dose of insulin glargine is an appropriate outcome. Ensuring that the client can accurately measure and administer the correct dose of insulin is crucial for effective diabetes management and preventing dosing errors.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a hazardous IV medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wear gloves when handling the medication is essential to protect the nurse from exposure to hazardous drugs. Gloves provide a barrier to prevent skin contact with the medication, reducing the risk of absorption and contamination.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client's peripheral IV infusion of a vesicant medication and observes swelling and coolness of the skin at the insertion site. After stopping the infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Remove the IV catheter is the correct next step after stopping the infusion. Removing the catheter helps to prevent further leakage of the vesicant into the surrounding tissue, minimizing the risk of tissue damage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to minimize bleeding following the injection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grasp skin between thumb and forefinger throughout the injection helps to stabilize the tissue and ensure the medication is delivered into the subcutaneous layer. This technique can help minimize bleeding and bruising by reducing tissue trauma during the injection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following factors predisposes this client to developing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking a high-ceiling diuretic, such as furosemide, can lead to hypokalemia (low potassium levels), which increases the risk of digoxin toxicity. Low potassium levels enhance the effects of digoxin on the heart, making toxicity more likely.