ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Pharm Competence Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client who is about to start taking nitroglycerin oral, sustained-release capsules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitroglycerin sustained-release capsules should be swallowed whole to ensure slow, consistent release.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who has been taking digoxin for the past several months. For which of the following manifestations of digoxin toxicity should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anorexia is a common early symptom of digoxin toxicity and should be monitored by the nurse.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following gynecologic surgery and reports incisional pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first step in managing pain is to assess the severity by asking the client to rate their pain on a scale from 0 to 10.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. The nurse should use the results of which of the following diagnostic tests to monitor the effect of this therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warfarin's effect is monitored using prothrombin time (PT) or INR, which measures blood clotting time.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client following an episode of status asthmaticus. The client has a prescription for two inhalations from an albuterol metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the breath for 10 seconds after inhaling medication helps ensure the medication is absorbed in the lungs.