ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a hazardous IV medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wear gloves when handling the medication is essential to protect the nurse from exposure to hazardous drugs. Gloves provide a barrier to prevent skin contact with the medication, reducing the risk of absorption and contamination.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the varicella vaccine to a group of clients. The nurse should identify which of the following clients as having a contraindication for receiving this immunization?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A client who has AIDS is a contraindication for the varicella vaccine. Individuals with severe immunocompromising conditions, such as AIDS, should not receive live vaccines like the varicella vaccine due to the risk of severe vaccine-related complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to 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: C
Rationale: Administer epinephrine IM is correct because epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis. It helps to reverse the severe symptoms of anaphylaxis, including airway constriction and low blood pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exercise caution when changing positions' is correct because captopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause orthostatic hypotension, which is a sudden drop in blood pressure when changing positions. Patients should be advised to rise slowly to prevent dizziness and falls.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has received propofol during a colonoscopy. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decrease in respiratory rate is a significant adverse effect of propofol. Propofol can cause respiratory depression, leading to hypoventilation or apnea. Monitoring respiratory rate and ensuring adequate ventilation is crucial after propofol administration.