ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 400 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride IV over 8 hours. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculate: (400 mL ÷ 480 min) × 60 gtt/mL = 50 gtt/min.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 3.5% in water (D3.5W) 1200 mL to infuse over 24 hours. The drop factor of the manual IV infusion is 15 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse set the infusion to deliver? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calculate: (1200 mL ÷ 1440 min) × 15 gtt/mL = 12.495 ≈ 13 gtt/min.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 400 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride IV over 8 hours. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculate: (400 mL ÷ 480 min) × 60 gtt/mL = 50 gtt/min.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has angina pectoris and a new prescription to apply a nitroglycerin transdermal patch daily. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cleansing the skin ensures proper adhesion and absorption of the nitroglycerin patch.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is assisting with the care of a client who has a deep laceration on her left lower forearm and is bleeding heavily from the wound. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying direct pressure is the first step to control bleeding and prevent further blood loss.