ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: B
Rationale: Injecting air prevents a vacuum, easing withdrawal of short-acting insulin first.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer filgrastim 5 mcg/kg/day subcutaneous to a client who weighs 143 lb. How many mcg should the nurse administer per day? (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: Calculation: 143 lb / 2.205 = 64.86 kg, then 5 mcg/kg/day × 64.86 kg = 324 mcg/day.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TPN delivers nutrients intravenously, bypassing digestion to rest the bowels, which is its primary purpose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the varicella vaccine to a group of clients. The nurse should identify which of the following clients as having a contraindication for receiving this immunization?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients with AIDS have compromised immunity, making live vaccines like varicella contraindicated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV antibiotic administration. After assessing the client's respiratory status and stopping the medication infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, rapidly reversing severe symptoms.