ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Pharm Competence Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to count the controlled substances in the secure cabinet. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Verifying that the amounts of controlled substances match the inventory record prevents errors or misuse.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has a new prescription for atenolol. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atenolol is a beta-blocker that can cause bradycardia as a common adverse effect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) 750 mL IV to infuse over 8 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 94 mL/hr
Rationale:
To calculate the infusion rate, divide the total volume (750 mL) by the total infusion time (8 hr): 750 mL / 8 hr = 93.75 mL/hr. Rounding to the nearest whole number gives 94 mL/hr.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client who has anemia and has been taking ferrous gluconate for several weeks. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ferrous gluconate is best absorbed on an empty stomach, though it can be taken with meals to minimize gastrointestinal upset.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer ear drops to an adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulling the pinna upward and backward straightens the ear canal in adults for proper administration of ear drops.