ATI Pharmacology Practice Exam With Answers (67 Solved Questions)
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A nurse is assessing a client who has required bed rest for the past month. Which of
the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has
developed thrombophlebitis?
a) bladder distention
b) decreased blood pressure
c) calf swelling
d) diminished bowel sounds Correct ans - c) calf swelling
A nurse is administering an otic medication to an older adult client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to ensure that the medication reaches the inner
ear?
a) press gently on the tragus of the clients ear
b) pack a small piece of cotton deep into the clients ear canal
c) move the clients auricle down and back toward her head
d) tilt the clients head backward for 5 min Correct ans - a) press gently on the
tragus of the clients ear
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who has a new prescription for
wrist restraints. Which of the following should the nurse take?
a) pad the clients wrist before applying the restraints
b) evaluate the clients circulation every 8hr after application
c) remove the restraints every 4hr to evaluate the clients status
d) secure the restraint ties to the beds side rails Correct ans - a) pad the clients
wrist before applying the restraints
A nurse is admitting a new client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
while performing medication reconciliation?
a) verify the clients name on their identification bracelet with the medication
administration record
b) call the pharmacy to determine whether the clients medications are available
c) compare the clients home medications with the providers prescriptions
d) place the clients home medication bottles in a secure location Correct ans -
c) compare the clients home medications with the providers prescriptions
A nurse is planning care for a client who has had a stroke, resulting in aphasia and
dysphagia. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to the UAP? Select all
that apply
A nurse is assessing a client who has required bed rest for the past month. Which of
the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has
developed thrombophlebitis?
a) bladder distention
b) decreased blood pressure
c) calf swelling
d) diminished bowel sounds Correct ans - c) calf swelling
A nurse is administering an otic medication to an older adult client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to ensure that the medication reaches the inner
ear?
a) press gently on the tragus of the clients ear
b) pack a small piece of cotton deep into the clients ear canal
c) move the clients auricle down and back toward her head
d) tilt the clients head backward for 5 min Correct ans - a) press gently on the
tragus of the clients ear
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who has a new prescription for
wrist restraints. Which of the following should the nurse take?
a) pad the clients wrist before applying the restraints
b) evaluate the clients circulation every 8hr after application
c) remove the restraints every 4hr to evaluate the clients status
d) secure the restraint ties to the beds side rails Correct ans - a) pad the clients
wrist before applying the restraints
A nurse is admitting a new client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
while performing medication reconciliation?
a) verify the clients name on their identification bracelet with the medication
administration record
b) call the pharmacy to determine whether the clients medications are available
c) compare the clients home medications with the providers prescriptions
d) place the clients home medication bottles in a secure location Correct ans -
c) compare the clients home medications with the providers prescriptions
A nurse is planning care for a client who has had a stroke, resulting in aphasia and
dysphagia. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to the UAP? Select all
that apply
a) assist the client with a partial bed bath
b) measure the clients BP after the nurse administers an antihypertensive medication
c) test the clients swallowing ability by providing thickened liquids
d) use a communication board to ask what the client wants for lunch
e) irrigate the clients indwelling urinary catheter Correct ans - a) assist the
client with a partial bed bath
b) measure the clients BP after the nurse administers an antihypertensive medication
d) use a communication board to ask what the client wants for lunch
A nurse is using an open irrigation technique to irrigate a clients indwelling catheter.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a) place the client in a side-lying position
b) instill 15 mL of irrigation fluid into the catheter with each flush
c) subtract the amount of irritant used from the clients urine output
d) perform the irrigation using a 20 mL syringe Correct ans - c) subtract the
amount of irritant used from the clients urine output
A home health nurse is performing a follow-up visit for a client who has a gastrostomy
tube through which they receive intermittent feedings and medications. The client has
recently developed diarrhea. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify
as a possible cause of the diarrhea?
a) the client is receiving formula at room temperature
b) the feedings infuse at a slow, continuous drip over 8 hr each night
c) the clients caregiver washes out the feeding bag with warm water once every 24 hr
d) the clients caregiver flushes the tube with water before and after administering
medications Correct ans - c) the clients caregiver washes out the feeding bag
with warm water once every 24 hr
Feeding bags should be washed out after each feeding and replaced with a new feeding
bag every 24 hr to prevent bacterial contamination
A nurse is initiating a protective environment for a client who has had an allogenic stem
cell transplant. Which of the following precautions should the nurse plan for this client?
a) make sure the clients room has at least six air exchanges per hour
b) make sure the client wears a mask when outside her room if there is construction in
the area
c) place the client in a private room with negative-pressure airflow
d) wear an N95 respirator when giving the client direct care Correct ans - b)
make sure the client wears a mask when outside her room if there is construction in the
area
b) measure the clients BP after the nurse administers an antihypertensive medication
c) test the clients swallowing ability by providing thickened liquids
d) use a communication board to ask what the client wants for lunch
e) irrigate the clients indwelling urinary catheter Correct ans - a) assist the
client with a partial bed bath
b) measure the clients BP after the nurse administers an antihypertensive medication
d) use a communication board to ask what the client wants for lunch
A nurse is using an open irrigation technique to irrigate a clients indwelling catheter.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a) place the client in a side-lying position
b) instill 15 mL of irrigation fluid into the catheter with each flush
c) subtract the amount of irritant used from the clients urine output
d) perform the irrigation using a 20 mL syringe Correct ans - c) subtract the
amount of irritant used from the clients urine output
A home health nurse is performing a follow-up visit for a client who has a gastrostomy
tube through which they receive intermittent feedings and medications. The client has
recently developed diarrhea. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify
as a possible cause of the diarrhea?
a) the client is receiving formula at room temperature
b) the feedings infuse at a slow, continuous drip over 8 hr each night
c) the clients caregiver washes out the feeding bag with warm water once every 24 hr
d) the clients caregiver flushes the tube with water before and after administering
medications Correct ans - c) the clients caregiver washes out the feeding bag
with warm water once every 24 hr
Feeding bags should be washed out after each feeding and replaced with a new feeding
bag every 24 hr to prevent bacterial contamination
A nurse is initiating a protective environment for a client who has had an allogenic stem
cell transplant. Which of the following precautions should the nurse plan for this client?
a) make sure the clients room has at least six air exchanges per hour
b) make sure the client wears a mask when outside her room if there is construction in
the area
c) place the client in a private room with negative-pressure airflow
d) wear an N95 respirator when giving the client direct care Correct ans - b)
make sure the client wears a mask when outside her room if there is construction in the
area
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