ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a transfusion of packed RBCs. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a febrile nonhemolytic reaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chills indicate a febrile nonhemolytic reaction from donor leukocytes. Dyspnea , urticaria , and vomiting suggest other reactions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fatty foods delay sildenafil absorption. It doesn't prevent STDs , isn't twice daily , and constipation isn't common.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a nitroglycerin transdermal patch. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rotating sites prevents irritation and ensures absorption. Bathing removal , hypertension monitoring , and 24-hour removal aren't standard.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an insulin injection for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin is injected subcutaneously at 90° (e.g., thigh). Tuberculin syringes are for intradermal, 20-gauge is too large, and Z-track is for IM.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
0800:
Client reports frequent cough, wheezing, and tightness of chest. Bilateral breath sounds with scattered inspiratory and expiratory wheezes.
1000:
Reinforced teaching about newly prescribed medications.
Question 5 of 5
Click to highlight the instructions the nurse should reinforce to the client.
| Take your albuterol when you are having difficulty breathing. |
| Hold your breath for 20 seconds when taking your albuterol. |
| Take the salmeterol 5 minutes before the albuterol when you need both medications. |
| Take the salmeterol 2 times each day. |
| Rinse out your mouth after taking the fluticasone. |
| Take the fluticasone as needed for an asthma attack. |
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Albuterol is for acute symptoms , salmeterol is twice daily , and rinsing after fluticasone prevents thrush (E). 20 seconds is too long, salmeterol isn't for acute use , and fluticasone isn't PRN (F).