ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 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 into the short-acting vial first prevents contamination with NPH.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a controlled substance to a client who is experiencing pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Two identifiers confirm the right patient first, ensuring safe controlled substance administration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse accidently administers metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metformin lowers glucose; checking levels assesses for hypoglycemia from the error.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following situations requires an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin timing errors risk hypoglycemia, necessitating an incident report.
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.