ATI RN
ATI n200 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse auscultates a loud heart murmur while performing a cardiac assessment on a client. The nurse is aware that a heart murmur reflects:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heart murmurs are caused by turbulent blood flow, often due to valvular dysfunction, such as stenosis or regurgitation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse obtains a prescription for furosemide 40 mg IV for a client who has pulmonary congestion as the result of fluid volume overload. The nurse assesses the vital signs to be T-98.6, P-110, RR-24 and BP-90/60. What is the most appropriate action at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client's hypotension (BP 90/60) indicates that administering furosemide, a diuretic, could worsen the condition. Withholding the dose and reassessing is the safest action.
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
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.