ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse suspects that another nurse on the unit is removing a small amount of morphine from the syringe before administering the medication to the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Informing the charge nurse ensures proper investigation while maintaining professionalism and patient safety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse Rover medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who asks to review his medical record. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Patients have the right to review their medical records, and arranging a provider meeting ensures proper explanation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. Which of the following indicates the client's dose is too high?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excess levothyroxine can cause hyperthyroidism symptoms, including tachycardia due to increased metabolic rate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 400 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride IV over 8 hours. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculate: (400 mL ÷ 480 min) × 60 gtt/mL = 50 gtt/min.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus. The client is confused, flushed, and has an acetone odor on their breath. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following types of insulin to treat the client.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms suggest diabetic ketoacidosis, treated with IV regular insulin to rapidly lower blood sugar and ketones.