ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with a healing Stage II pressure ulcer. The wound is clean and granulating. Which health care provider's order will the nurse question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleaning the wound with hydrogen peroxide is not recommended for a healing Stage II pressure ulcer. Hydrogen peroxide can cause damage to healthy tissue and delay the healing process.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client. Which finding should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is dehydrated?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Skin tenting present is a classic sign of dehydration. When the skin is pinched and remains tented, it indicates a lack of fluid in the tissues.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A client is currently taking bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) to help with diarrhea. The nurse would educate the client on which adverse effect associated with bismuth subsalicylate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Tongue discoloration is a common and benign side effect of bismuth subsalicylate. The medication can cause the tongue and stool to turn black temporarily.
Question 5 of 5
A 55-year-old woman who recently reached menopause and has a family history of osteoporosis is diagnosed with osteopenia following a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). During your teaching, you should explain that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing calcium intake and engaging in weight-bearing exercises are well-established methods to slow calcium loss from bones and improve bone density.