ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Pharm Competence Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who takes prednisone orally to prevent organ rejection following a kidney transplant. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prednisone can cause elevated blood glucose levels, requiring regular monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking omeprazole for the past 4 weeks. The nurse determines that the medication is effective when the client reports relief from which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that relieves acid indigestion or heartburn.
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 preparing to administer 0.9% 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: 94 mL/hr
Rationale:
To calculate the infusion rate, divide the total volume (750 mL) by the total infusion time (8 hr): 750 mL / 8 hr = 93.75 mL/hr. Rounding to the nearest whole number gives 94 mL/hr.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client who has anemia and has been taking ferrous gluconate for several weeks. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ferrous gluconate is best absorbed on an empty stomach, though it can be taken with meals to minimize gastrointestinal upset.