ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 II 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: A
Rationale: Inject air into the vial to withdraw the short-acting insulin is the correct procedure. The nurse should first inject air into the NPH vial without drawing up any insulin, then inject air into the short-acting insulin vial and withdraw the required dose. This prevents contamination of the short-acting insulin with NPH insulin.
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: B
Rationale: Use two client identifiers prior to administering the medication is essential to ensure the right medication is given to the right client. This helps prevent medication errors.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking warfarin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Melena, or black tarry stools, indicates gastrointestinal bleeding, which is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication of warfarin therapy. This finding should be reported to the provider immediately.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for carbamazepine for the treatment of seizures. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blurred vision is a known adverse effect of carbamazepine. Clients should be instructed to monitor for changes in vision and report any issues to their healthcare provider.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is administering naloxone to a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Following administration of the medication, which of the following should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breath sounds should be assessed first because naloxone is administered to reverse respiratory depression caused by opioid toxicity. Ensuring that the client is breathing adequately is the top priority.