ATI RN
ATI n200 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been taking aspirin 81mg PO daily for the last six months. Which clinical findings are of most concern? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Significant hemoglobin drop (
B) and ecchymosis (E) suggest bleeding, a serious risk of long-term aspirin use.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the past medical history of a group of clients. Which client would the nurse suspect as having folic acid deficiency? The:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crohn's disease causes malabsorption, increasing the risk of folic acid deficiency due to impaired nutrient uptake.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse caring for the client diagnosed with sickle cell crisis places priority on which specific goal(s) prior to discharge? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Adequate oxygenation (
C), complication prevention (
D), and pain control (E) are critical goals for managing sickle cell crisis effectively.
Question 5 of 5
A client with borderline personality disorder reports to the nurse that they anxious & wants to cut their thigh. The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Helping the client identify triggers and develop coping strategies promotes emotional regulation and is the most therapeutic initial response.