ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is speaking with the adult child of a client who is terminally ill and has decided to discontinue further treatment. The adult child states, 'I am not going to let this happen.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response respects the client's autonomy and supports ethical principles in end-of-life care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring assesses fluid balance and TPN effectiveness, guiding therapy adjustments.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has erectile dysfunction and is requesting a prescription for sildenafil. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications is a contraindication for receiving this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is commonly used to treat angina and works by dilating blood vessels to increase blood flow to the heart. Concomitant use of sildenafil with nitroglycerin or other nitrates is contraindicated due to the risk of severe hypotension and cardiovascular collapse.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is in labor and is receiving epidural anesthesia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension is a common side effect of epidural anesthesia due to vasodilatory effects and can lead to decreased perfusion to vital organs and compromise fetal oxygenation, making it the priority.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is administering midazolam to a client who is undergoing an endoscopic procedure. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Midazolam can depress respiratory drive, requiring monitoring for signs like decreased respiratory rate or oxygen desaturation.