ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. Using the rights of medication administration, which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the right medication is administered to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verifying the order with the MAR ensures the correct medication is administered, a key safety step.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has septic shock and is receiving dopamine by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should increase the rate of infusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension in septic shock indicates a need to increase dopamine to improve blood pressure.
Question 3 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: A
Rationale: Elevating the extremity helps reduce swelling and minimizes fluid spread by aiding drainage back into the bloodstream, making it the most effective initial action for infiltration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse accidently administers metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metformin lowers glucose, so checking levels prevents hypoglycemia from this error.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. Using the rights of medication administration, which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the right medication is administered to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verifying the order with the MAR ensures the correct medication is administered, a key safety step.