ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Pharm Competence Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using an electric razor reduces the risk of cuts and bleeding, which is important for clients on warfarin.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for phenytoin. The nurse should recognize that which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenytoin should not be stopped abruptly as it may lead to rebound seizures. The client needs further teaching to understand the importance of continuing the medication as prescribed.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus. The client is confused, flushed, and has an acetone odor on his breath. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following types of insulin to treat the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client shows signs of diabetic ketoacidosis, and regular insulin is fast-acting, used to manage acute episodes like DKA.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 20 mEq. The amount available is potassium chloride liquid 40 mEq/15 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 7.5 Ml
Rationale: Volume to administer: (20 mEq / 40 mEq/15 mL) x 15 mL = 7.5 mL.