ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client through an enteral feeding tube. Which of the following interventions is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flush the tube with 30 mL of water between each medication prevents clogging and ensures proper delivery, minimizing interactions. Adding to the feeding bag alters absorption, checking residual after is incorrect timing, and 15° elevation is insufficient 30-45° is required.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is preparing to administer the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine to a client. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has a contraindication for the MMR vaccine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client is at 9 weeks of gestation contraindicates MMR, a live vaccine, due to fetal risk. Local reaction, mild diarrhea, and penicillin allergy aren't contraindications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has COPD and has been taking long-term high doses of prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Measure your blood glucose levels periodically.' addresses prednisone's hyperglycemia risk. Potassium restriction is wrong, contrast dye doesn't require withholding, and empty stomach increases irritation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is administering heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Use a 25-gauge, 1/2-inch needle is correct for subcutaneous heparin to minimize trauma. Aspirating risks hematoma, near umbilicus increases bleeding, and massaging worsens bruising.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to insert a miconazole vaginal suppository for a client who has vulvovaginal candidiasis. Which of the following actions is appropriate for inserting this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insert the suppository along the posterior wall ensures proper placement. Left lateral is for rectal, petroleum jelly interferes, and sterile gloves aren't needed clean gloves suffice.