ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer blood to a client. The unit of blood on hand is type O negative, and the client has type A positive blood. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Type O negative is a universal donor, safe for clients with type A positive blood.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client who has a deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subcutaneous heparin administration involves injecting without aspiration or massage to prevent bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse at a family practice clinic receives a call from a client who is prescribed oral contraceptives but forgot to take one dose. The client reports she is in the first week of a 28-day cycle pack. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking the missed dose immediately and continuing as ordered, with backup contraception, minimizes pregnancy risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client Who has a prescription for potassium chloride (KCL) 20 mEq PO daily. The nurse reviews the client's most recent laboratory results and finds the client's potassium level is 5.2 mEq/I— Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L indicates hyperkalemia, requiring physician notification to adjust or withhold KCL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has rheumatoid arthritis about taking methotrexate. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adequate hydration with methotrexate prevents kidney stone formation from hyperuricemia.