ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Pharm Competence Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client following an episode of status asthmaticus. The client has a prescription for two inhalations from an albuterol metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the breath for 10 seconds after inhaling medication helps ensure the medication is absorbed in the lungs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse misread the client's morning fasting blood glucose level as 210 mg/dL instead of 120 mg/dL and administered the insulin dose appropriate for a reading over 200 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The priority is to immediately check the client's current blood glucose level to determine if hypoglycemia has occurred due to the overadministration of insulin.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the education of a group of clients about the contraindications of warfarin therapy. Which of the following statements is appropriate to include in the instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warfarin is contraindicated during pregnancy due to its potential to cause birth defects and fetal hemorrhage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the morning laboratory results of electrolytes for four clients who are receiving digoxin. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for developing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide can cause hypokalemia, which increases the risk of digoxin toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start taking enteric-coated naproxen for rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following client statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Enteric-coated tablets should not be crushed, as it can destroy the coating and cause irritation to the stomach.