ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to minimize bleeding following the injection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grasping the skin creates a fold, reducing the risk of bleeding by avoiding deep tissue injection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin 1 mg/kg subcutaneously every 12 hr. The client's weight is 121 lb. Available is enoxaparin 60 mg/0.6 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 121 lb = 55 kg; 1 mg/kg × 55 kg = 55 mg; (55 mg / 60 mg) × 0.6 mL = 0.55 mL, rounded to 0.6 mL.
Question 3 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: A
Rationale: Hypotension indicates inadequate response to dopamine, necessitating an increase in infusion rate to improve blood pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about the adverse effects of ergotamine to a client who has migraine headaches. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ergotamine can cause paresthesias due to its vasoconstrictive effects, which should be included in teaching.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring assesses nutritional status and fluid balance in clients receiving TPN.