ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III 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: C
Rationale: Injecting air into the short-acting insulin vial first prevents contamination of the clear insulin with cloudy NPH, ensuring accurate dosing. NPH should be drawn second, timing isn't strictly 20 minutes, and one syringe is sufficient.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. Using the rights of medication administration, which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the right medication is administered to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verifying the written order with the MAR ensures the correct medication is prepared, aligning with the 'right medication' principle.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a prefilled syringe of enoxaparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Enoxaparin is injected into abdominal fat for optimal absorption; massaging risks bruising, air bubble stays, and skin is pinched, not held taut.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a hazardous IV medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gloves protect against hazardous drug exposure during IV administration.