ATI RN
ATI n200 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client problem of Activity Intolerance related to hypoxemia from sickling RBCs has been made for a client with sickle cell anemia. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: All options address activity intolerance by managing fatigue, ensuring oxygenation, monitoring safety, assessing functional status, and evaluating post-activity vitals, critical for sickle cell anemia care.
Question 2 of 5
A female client with iron-deficiency anemia is experiencing increased fatigue and a shiny red tongue. The nurse would anticipate seeing which additional assessment finding(s) (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Koilonychia (
A), low hemoglobin (
D), and tachypnea (E) are associated with iron deficiency anemia due to impaired oxygen transport and tissue hypoxia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse calculates that 8 ml of cefazolin is to be drawn from a vial after reconstitution. The instructions state that the medication is to be further diluted in 50 mls of NSS for IV administration and to run over 30 minutes. At what rate will the nurse set to infusion pump to deliver the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Total volume (8 mL + 50 mL = 58 mL) over 30 minutes equals 1.93 mL/min, which converts to 116 mL/hr (1.93 × 60), the correct infusion rate.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse, who is assessing a client with peripheral vascular disease, notes that the client has no hair on the legs and has thick toenails. Which statement best describes the cause of this finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peripheral vascular disease reduces blood flow, leading to decreased oxygen delivery, which causes hair loss and thickened nails due to impaired tissue nutrition.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing an admission assessment of a client complaining of chest pain. Which question(s) should the nurse ask in the assessment regarding the chief complaint? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: These questions (A, B, C, E) assess the context, duration, nature, and severity of chest pain, critical for determining its cause and urgency.