ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer epoetin alfa subcutaneously to a client who has anemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Check the client's hemoglobin level is essential before administering epoetin alfa. Epoetin alfa stimulates red blood cell production, and monitoring hemoglobin levels helps assess the effectiveness and safety of the treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking warfarin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Melena, or black tarry stools, indicates gastrointestinal bleeding, which is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication of warfarin therapy. This finding should be reported to the provider immediately.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing an adult client who is receiving morphine via continuous IV infusion. The nurse should identify that which of the following is the priority finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respirations deep at a rate of 10/min is the priority because morphine can cause respiratory depression, which can be life-threatening. Monitoring and addressing respiratory status is critical when administering opioids.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a peripheral IV infusion and notes infiltration of fluid into the tissues surrounding the insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevate the extremity is the correct action to take. Elevating the affected limb can help reduce swelling and promote the reabsorption of the infiltrated fluid. Additionally, the IV catheter should be removed, and a new IV site should be selected.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting insulin with NPH insulin from two vials. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inject air into the vial to withdraw the short-acting insulin is the correct procedure. The nurse should first inject air into the NPH vial without drawing up any insulin, then inject air into the short-acting insulin vial and withdraw the required dose. This prevents contamination of the short-acting insulin with NPH insulin.