ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III 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 stabilizes tissue, reducing bleeding risk, unlike massaging, aspirating, or Z-track methods.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving high-dose metoclopramide. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High-dose metoclopramide risks tardive dyskinesia, an involuntary movement disorder.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer total parenteral nutrition to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Refrigeration prevents bacterial growth, and warming to room temperature enhances comfort.
Question 4 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 to prevent adverse effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily tubing changes prevent infection, a key TPN complication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has received oxycodone. The nurse notes that the client's respiratory rate is 8/min. The nurse should identify that which of the following is the pathophysiology for the client's respiratory rate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxycodone, an opioid, depresses the central nervous system, slowing respiratory centers in the brainstem, leading to a decreased respiratory rate.