ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A small-bore feeding tube is placed. Which technique will the nurse use to best verify tube placement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: X-ray is the gold standard for verifying the placement of a small-bore feeding tube. It provides a clear and accurate visualization of the tube's location.
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: Writing the dosage as 0.2 mg is the correct way to transcribe two tenths of a milligram. It uses a leading zero before the decimal point, which helps prevent dosage errors.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has urinary incontinence. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement to prevent the development of skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying a moisture barrier ointment to the client's skin is an effective intervention to prevent skin breakdown.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is completing a client's history and physical examination. Which of the following information should the nurse consider subjective data?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data comes from the client's personal experience. Nausea is self-reported and cannot be measured, making it subjective.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with strep throat requires antibiotics for treatment. With an allergy to penicillin, the nurse understands which medication should be avoided due to cross-sensitivity with penicillin medications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cephalosporins are a class of antibiotics that can have cross-sensitivity with penicillin.