ATI RN
ATI 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 I5 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: A
Rationale: Infusion rate (gtt/min)= ( Volume (mL)/ Time (min) × Drop factor Substitute the values into the formula 100ml/30 *15 = 50gtt/min
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking warfarin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Melena (black, tarry stools) indicates potential gastrointestinal bleeding, a serious adverse effect of warfarin requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to titrate a continuous nitroprusside infusion for a client. The nurse should plan to titrate the infusion according to which of the following assessments?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitroprusside is a vasodilator used to lower blood pressure; titration should be based on blood pressure monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate IV bolus for preeclampsia. The client's respiratory rate is 6/min and they have absent deep tendon reflexes. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcium gluconate is the antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity, indicated by respiratory depression and absent reflexes.
Question 5 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: A
Rationale: Injecting air into the vial ensures accurate withdrawal of the short-acting insulin, which should be drawn first to avoid contamination.