ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a tuberculin skin test to a client who has had an exposure to tuberculosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A scar-free site ensures accurate TST results. Volume is 0.1 mL , angle is 5-15° , and massaging distorts results.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery. The client is grimacing and has a respiratory rate of 24/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grimacing and tachypnea suggest pain; assessing pain level first guides intervention. Compress , music , and repositioning follow assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer medications to a client who has trigeminal neuralgia. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer to manage the client's pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carbamazepine is the first-line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia, stabilizing nerve membranes to reduce pain. Lorazepam , Fluoxetine , and Methylphenidate are not indicated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to a client who has gonorrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Z-track prevents irritation for IM injections like ceftriaxone for gonorrhea. 27-gauge is too small, 5 cm is for subcutaneous, and aspiration is optional but not primary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an influenza clinic is collecting data from four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having a contraindication for receiving the live attenuated form of the influenza vaccine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pregnancy contraindicates LAIV due to fetal risk; IIV is used instead. Tattoos , travel , and rhinitis aren't contraindications.