ATI Pharmacology Proctor Exam.
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse
should identify which of the following
... [Show More] findings as a manifestation of fluid
volume excess?
a. Decreased bowel
sounds b. Distended
neck veins
c. Bilateral muscle weakness
d. Thread pulse
A nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an
infusion of a prescribed hypertonic solution. Which of the following findings
should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is effective?
a. Absent Chvostek's
sign b. Improved
cognition
c. Decreased vomiting
d. Cardiac arrhythmias absent
A nurse is receiving a medication prescription by telephone from a provider.
The provider states "Administer 6 milligrams of morphine IV push every 3
hours as needed for acute pain." How should the nurse transcribe the
prescription in the client's medical record?
a.Morphine 6 mg IV push every 3 hr PRN acute pain
b.MSO 6 mg IV push every 3 hr PRN acute pain
c.MS 6 mg IV push every 3 hr PRN acute pain
d.Morphine 6.0 mg IV push every 3 hr PRN acute pain
A nurse is assessing a client's IV infusion site and notes that the site is cool and
edematous. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. S;ow the IV solution rate
b. Initiate a new IV distal to the initial site
c. Maintain the extremity below the level of
the heart d. Apply a warm moist compress
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
clozapine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a. "Diarrhea is a common adverse effect of this medication."
b. "Ringing in the ears is an expected adverse effect of this medication."
c. "Notify your provider if you develop a fever while taking this medication."
d. "You might experience weight loss while taking this medication."
A nurse is teaching a client about oral contraceptive. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
a.Abdominal pain is an expected adverse effect of oral contraceptives
b.It can take up to 1 year to become pregnant after stopping an oral contraceptive
c.Some herbal supplements can decrease the effectiveness of an oral contraceptive
d.A pelvic examination is needed prior to starting an oral contraceptive. [Show Less]