ATI LPN
Lpn pharmacology I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse working at the poison control center receives a call from a young woman babysitting a 4-yearold child who reportedly swallowed some of his parent's medication. Which statement by the nurse is best at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This ensures immediate medical help is on the way. Time is critical in poisoning cases, and the child may need immediate intervention from professionals.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is taking care of a culturally diverse patient who is reluctant to take the prescribed medication. Which finding would warrant but prefers holistic medications. What is the best nursing response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This approach respects the patient's preferences and opens a dialogue about their health beliefs and practices. Understanding the patient's use of holistic remedies allows the nurse to provide more personalized care and address potential interactions with prescribed medications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing a pain assessment, noting 5 on a 10-point scale, for a postoperative patient who is 24 hours post procedure. Which type of order should the nurse anticipate that the health-care provider has written?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Standing orders are prewritten orders for specific situations. For a patient postprocedure, standing orders might include pain management protocols that would be activated based on the pain assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is scheduled for a diagnostic test the following day and to be kept NPO (nothing by mouth) after midnight. What is the best nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing the pitcher helps prevent the patient from accidentally drinking water and violating NPO status.
Question 5 of 5
Shortly after providing a new sleeping pill to a patient on the medical unit, the nurse answers the patient's call light. Which of the following findings would indicate to the nurse that the patient is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shortness of breath is a hallmark symptom of an anaphylactic reaction. It indicates that the patient may be experiencing airway constriction, which is a medical emergency.