ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about warfarin to a client who has deep-vein thrombosis. The nurse should instruct the client to obtain which of the following laboratory tests monthly?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: INR monitoring is essential for clients on warfarin to ensure therapeutic anticoagulation and prevent bleeding or clotting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has septic shock and is receiving dopamine by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should increase the rate of infusion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension indicates inadequate response to dopamine, necessitating an increase in infusion rate to improve blood pressure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving penicillin IV. For which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a manifestation of anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheezing is a sign of anaphylaxis, indicating airway constriction due to an allergic reaction to penicillin.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a group of clients. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider before administering?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin is administered orally, not subcutaneously, so this prescription requires clarification.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client and discovers a medication error. The nurse should recognize that which of the following staff members is responsible for completing an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse who identifies the error is responsible for completing an incident report to document the event and initiate quality improvement processes.