ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a unit of packed red blood cells (RBCs) following surgery. Which of the following assessments is an indication that the client might be experiencing circulatory overload?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea indicates circulatory overload from fluid accumulation in the lungs, unlike bradycardia, flushing, or vomiting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is on warfarin therapy for atrial fibrillation. The client's INR is 5.2. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An INR of 5.2 indicates excessive anticoagulation. Vitamin K reverses warfarin's effects by restoring clotting factor synthesis, unlike atropine, epinephrine, or protamine (heparin antidote).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using an electric razor minimizes bleeding risk, unlike increasing vitamin K, taking aspirin, or drinking alcohol, which interfere with warfarin.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on an oncology unit is preparing to administer doxorubicin to a client who has breast cancer. Prior to beginning the infusion, the nurse verifies the client's current cumulative lifetime dose of the medication. For which of the following reasons is this verification necessary?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive doxorubicin causes cardiomyopathy, a dose-dependent risk, requiring lifetime dose monitoring, unlike extravasation, urine color, or myelosuppression.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a unit of packed red blood cells (RBCs) following surgery. Which of the following assessments is an indication that the client might be experiencing circulatory overload?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea indicates circulatory overload from fluid accumulation in the lungs, unlike bradycardia, flushing, or vomiting.