ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching an adult client who has a low literacy level about self administration of a subcutaneous medication. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to promote the client's understanding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking the client to demonstrate the skill is important, since it allows the nurse to assess the client's comprehension and correct any mistakes during the learning process.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing an in-service program about preventing medication errors when transcribing a prescription. The nurse is using a dosage example of two tenths of a milligram. Which of the following examples should the nurse use to show appropriate transcription of this dosage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 0.2 mg is the correct way to transcribe two tenths of a milligram without using trailing zeros, which reduces the risk of medication errors.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who reports taking gingko biloba to improve his memory. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bleeding gums can occur because gingko biloba has blood-thinning properties and can increase the risk of bleeding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who is receiving IV therapy. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings indicates fluid volume excess? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: A bounding pulse is a sign of fluid volume excess. Crackles upon auscultation of the lungs indicate fluid accumulation in the lungs, a sign of fluid volume excess. Pitting edema is a sign of fluid volume excess, indicating fluid retention in the tissues.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching about necessary baseline examinations with a female client who is to start taking atorvastatin. Which of the following baseline examinations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liver function tests are necessary before starting atorvastatin due to the medication's potential for hepatotoxicity.