ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the manifestations of hyperglycemia with a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Hyperglycemia can cause blurry vision due to lens swelling and fruity breath odor from ketone production.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for digoxin 0.25 mg PO daily. The amount available is digoxin 0.125 mg tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Divide the prescribed dose (0.25 mg) by the tablet strength (0.125 mg): 0.25 mg ÷ 0.125 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.99% sodium chloride (NaCl) 750 mL IV to infuse over 8 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Divide the total volume (750 mL) by the infusion time (8 hr): 750 mL ÷ 8 hr = 93.75 ≈ 94 mL/hr.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a thrombus and is receiving a continuous infusion of heparin. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heparin is an anticoagulant that prevents new clot formation but does not dissolve existing clots.
Question 5 of 5
A male client tells the nurse that he does not want the female assistive personnel (AP) involved in his care. Which of the following statements should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's preference respectfully ensures patient comfort and facilitates discussion without confrontation.