ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is transcribing a new prescription for a client which states, 'Diphenhydramine 50 mg NOW.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NOW' could imply urgency or a specific timeframe, requiring provider clarification to ensure safe and appropriate administration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and identifies that the client has hyperkalemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperkalemia can lead to serious cardiac arrhythmias due to its effects on myocardial cell membrane potentials.
Therefore, close cardiac monitoring is essential to detect any signs of cardiac instability.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who reports smoking 3 packs of cigarettes per day and has a prescription for nicotine gum. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chewing nicotine gum slowly over 30 minutes allows controlled nicotine delivery through the buccal mucosa to manage cravings effectively.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector. The nurse should instruct the client to take which of the following actions first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This action refers to the correct technique of using an epinephrine auto-injector. The device should be jabbed firmly into the outer thigh muscle to ensure that the needle is properly inserted to deliver the epinephrine dose promptly.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an antibiotic via intermittent IV bolus to a client who is already receiving an infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride at 100 mL/hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hanging the secondary infusion higher uses gravity to ensure proper flow of the antibiotic into the IV line.