ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for lispro and Lantus insulins. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unopened insulin vials must be refrigerated to maintain potency until their expiration date.
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 in the emergency department is assisting with the care of a client who has a deep laceration on her left lower forearm and is bleeding heavily from the wound. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying direct pressure is the first step to control bleeding and prevent further blood loss.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefixime to a patient. The dose is 200 mg PO. Available is cefixime oral suspension 100 mg/mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Divide the prescribed dose (200 mg) by the concentration (100 mg/mL): 200 mg ÷ 100 mg/mL = 2 mL.
Question 5 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.