ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is currently receiving oxytocin (Pitocin). What will the nurse anticipate as an expected outcome of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inducing labor in full-term gestation clients is a primary use of oxytocin. It stimulates uterine contractions to facilitate labor and delivery.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a prescription for home oxygen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Posting a 'No Smoking' sign in the home is crucial for safety when using oxygen. Oxygen supports combustion, and even a small spark can cause a fire or explosion.
Question 3 of 5
Which action by the newly licensed nurse should prompt the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting medication administration prior to actually administering the medication is a dangerous practice.
Question 4 of 5
A client presents to the healthcare setting with a diagnosis of chronic liver failure. The nurse understands this will affect which step of pharmacokinetics?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metabolism is a critical step in pharmacokinetics that is significantly affected by liver function. The liver is the primary organ responsible for the metabolism of most drugs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse caring for a client is receiving hydromorphone HCL via PCA pump and reports continuous pain of 6 on a scale from 0 to 10. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking the display on the pump is the most critical initial action. This step ensures the PCA pump is functioning correctly and delivering the correct dosage as prescribed.