ATI RN
ATI Custom Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a skin infection and a new prescription for gentamicin topical cream. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Washing the affected area with soap and water before applying gentamicin cream ensures cleanliness, promoting effective absorption and reducing infection risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse manager is providing an educational program on antibiotic sensitivity to bacterial infection. The nurse should include in the teaching that vancomycin is Indicated for which of the following infections?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vancomycin is effective against gram-positive bacteria, particularly Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRS
A). It is not used for gram-negative bacteria or fungal infections like Candida.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to admit a client to the PACU who received a competitive neuromuscular blocking agent. Which of the following items should the nurse place at the client's bedside?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neuromuscular blockers can cause respiratory depression, necessitating suction equipment to clear secretions and maintain airway patency in the PACU.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ophthalmic solution to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Holding the dropper 2 cm above the conjunctival sac prevents contamination and ensures accurate delivery of the ophthalmic solution.
Question 5 of 5
Which symptoms will be most important for the nurse to assess for early signs of respiratory distress in the patient who has been given a neuromuscular-blocking agent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dyspnea, increased respiratory rate, and cyanosis are early signs of respiratory distress due to neuromuscular blockers paralyzing respiratory muscles.