ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin 1 g in 0.9% sodium chloride 100 mL via intermittent IV bolus over 30 min. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 15 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation: (100 mL × 15 gtt/mL) / 30 min = 50 gtt/min, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a gonococcal infection and has been prescribed an IM injection of ceftriaxone. The client refuses the medication because they are afraid of needles. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discussing alternatives respects the client's fear while seeking solutions, unlike coercive or dismissive responses.
Question 3 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: B
Rationale: Propofol commonly causes respiratory depression, necessitating close monitoring of respiratory rate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting insulin with NPH insulin from two vials. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Injecting air into the short-acting insulin vial first prevents contamination of the clear insulin with cloudy NPH, ensuring accurate dosing. NPH should be drawn second, timing isn't strictly 20 minutes, and one syringe is sufficient.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse about pain management principles related to clients' age. Which of the following information should the newly licensed nurse consider when administering opioids?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Older adults need lower opioid doses due to slower metabolism and increased sensitivity.