ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a prefilled syringe of enoxaparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Enoxaparin should be administered into the anterolateral or posterolateral abdominal area to ensure proper subcutaneous absorption and minimize injury risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is educating a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking heart rate monitors for digoxin toxicity (e.g., bradycardia), a critical safety measure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following situations requires an incident report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering insulin 1 hour before the scheduled time could lead to hypoglycemia, necessitating an incident report to document the deviation and assess the client's response.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who has cancer and is receiving morphine via a PCA pump. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nalbuphine is an opioid analgesic similar to morphine. Concurrent use with morphine via a PCA pump can increase the risk of respiratory depression and other opioid-related adverse effects, requiring clarification with the provider for safe pain management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV antibiotic administration. After assessing the client's respiratory status and stopping the medication infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epinephrine IM is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, rapidly reversing life-threatening symptoms.