ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Pharm Competence Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
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 caring for a client who has a prescription for clopidogrel. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet agent, and monitoring for black, tarry stools helps detect gastrointestinal bleeding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has angina pectoris about starting therapy with nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: If one dose of nitroglycerin does not relieve chest pain after 5 minutes, the client should call 911.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis and is to start taking rifampin. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rifampin causes orange discoloration of urine, sweat, and other body fluids.