ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2 Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 400 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride IV over 8 hr. 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: 50 gtt/min
Rationale: Using the formula: Infusion rate (gtt/min) = (Volume x Drop factor) / Time, we get (400 mL x 60 gtt/mL) / 480 min = 50 gtt/min.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with tuberculosis. How long does the nurse anticipate this client will require treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard TB treatment typically lasts 6-12 months to ensure complete bacterial eradication.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is admitting a client to the acute care floor with methicillin-resistant S. aureus. The nurse would expect the physician to order which of the following medications for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vancomycin is the drug of choice for MRSA due to its effectiveness against resistant strains.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is being discharged with a prescription for tetracycline. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, demonstrates an understanding of the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tetracycline increases photosensitivity, so avoiding sun exposure, like a beach vacation, is appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with care of a client who has a prescription for 3,000 mL of intravenous fluids over the next 24 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round to the nearest whole number)
Correct Answer: Rate = 3,000 mL / 24 hr = 125 mL/hr, rounded to the nearest whole number.
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