ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration records from the previous shift. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse a need for an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crushing bupropion XL (extended-release) tablets is contraindicated as it alters the drug's release mechanism, which can lead to a risk of overdose or ineffective treatment, requiring an incident report.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin IM to an adult client. Which of the following angles should the nurse use for injection into the client's ventrogluteal muscle?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 90° angle is appropriate for intramuscular injections into the ventrogluteal muscle to ensure the medication is delivered into the muscle tissue.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 1 mg PO at bedtime. The amount available is lorazepam 2 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale:
To administer the correct dose of lorazepam, which is 1 mg, when only 2 mg tablets are available, the nurse should administer half a tablet. This is because each tablet contains 2 mg of lorazepam, and the prescribed dose is 1 mg.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse has received change-of-shift report on a group of clients and is preparing her assignment. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New onset of indigestion in a client admitted for chest pain could indicate a cardiac event and requires immediate assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse prepare a sterile field. For which of the following actions should the nurse intervene?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding a bottle of solution with the label away from the palm of the hand is incorrect; the label should be held toward the palm to protect it from damage caused by spills.