ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Vital Signs
Provider Prescriptions
Nurses' Notes
Day 1:
Temperature 36.2° C (97.2° F) Respiratory rate 18/min
Heart rate 74/min
Blood pressure 118/68 mm Hg SPO2 96% on room air
Day 7:
Temperature 36.9°C (98.4" F) Heart rate 86/min
Respiratory rate 18/min Blood pressure 98/66 mm Hg SPO2 97% on room air
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include when teaching the client about the prescribed medication? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Levodopa/Carbidopa causes nausea, orthostatic hypotension, dyskinesia, reduced efficacy with protein, and vivid dreams; urine darkens, not lightens.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse about pain management principles related to clients' age. Which of the following information should the newly licensed nurse consider when administering opioids?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Older adults need lower opioid doses due to slower metabolism and increased sensitivity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin 1 g in 0.9% sodium chloride 100 mL via intermittent IV bolus over 30 min. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 15 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation: (100 mL × 15 gtt/mL) / 30 min = 50 gtt/min, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following situations requires an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering insulin off-schedule risks glucose instability, requiring an incident report, unlike vomiting, seizures, or late meals unless harm results.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a prefilled syringe of enoxaparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Enoxaparin is injected into abdominal fat for optimal absorption; massaging risks bruising, air bubble stays, and skin is pinched, not held taut.