ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the varicella vaccine with the guardian of a toddler. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The varicella vaccine is contraindicated in immunocompromised children (e.g., leukemia) due to live virus risks. It's given at 12-15 months, aspirin risks Reye's syndrome, and egg allergy isn't a contraindication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the varicella vaccine with the guardian of a toddler. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The varicella vaccine is contraindicated in immunocompromised children (e.g., leukemia) due to live virus risks. It's given at 12-15 months, aspirin risks Reye's syndrome, and egg allergy isn't a contraindication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is receiving morphine via a continuous epidural infusion. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 10/min indicates respiratory depression, a serious and potentially life-threatening side effect of morphine requiring immediate reporting. Facial flushing and constipation are common but less urgent, and hypotension, while concerning, is not as immediately critical as respiratory depression.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about sublingual nitroglycerin with a client who has angina. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feeling effects within 5 minutes shows understanding of nitroglycerin's rapid action. It's not taken with food, may increase (not slow) heart rate, and is dosed every 5 minutes up to three times.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse administered ketorolac 30 mg IM to a client who is postoperative. Which of the following information should the nurse document?
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Gauge/length, dose, site, and time are critical to document for tracking and safety. Expiration date is checked pre-administration but not typically recorded post-administration.