ATI Pharmacology Final Proctored Exam

A nurse is caring for a client who sustained blood loss. Which is a manifestation of hypovolemia?

A nurse is caring for a client who reports whenever she sneezes or coughs some urine leaks and has to wear a pantyliner. The nurse recognizes that this is a sign of which type of incontinence?

A patient refuses medication. Which is the nurse's first action?

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is at risk for skin breakdown. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to help maintain the integrity of the client's skin?

A nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the administration of nitroglycerin. Which of the following routes of administration provides the most rapid onset for the client?

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse discovers a loop of bowel protruding through an opening in the surgical incision. Which of the following acti

A small-bore feeding tube is placed. Which technique will the nurse use to best verify tube placement?

A client suffering from depression presents to the healthcare setting for pharmacologic treatment. Which of the following medications would be considered the first line treatment for depression?

A client with hypertension and benign prostate hyperplasia is prescribed doxazosin (Cardura). Which of the following statements would the nurse emphasize regarding doxazosin (Cardura)?

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is at risk for skin breakdown. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to help maintain the integrity of the client's skin?

A nurse is caring for a client who has urinary incontinence. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement to prevent the development of skin breakdown?

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?

A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client. Which finding should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is dehydrated?

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

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a prescription for home oxygen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A client diagnosed with strep throat requires antibiotics for treatment. With an allergy to penicillin, the nurse understands which medication should be avoided due to cross-sensitivity with penicilli

A nurse is caring for a client who has an infection. The nurse should use which of the following strategies to prevent the transmission of the client's infection?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a hip fracture that requires surgical repair. Which of the following health care professionals is responsible for obtaining informed consent from the client for

While caring for a client, the nurse experiences a needle stick injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is assessing a client who has hypoxemia for a late sign. Which finding should the nurse expect?

The nurse is educating a client with Type 2 diabetes on the importance of having regular eye examinations. The nurse should explain this is due to what complication from diabetes?

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?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client about measures to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is teaching a client about how to use her new hearing aids. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further instruction?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has experienced a total abdominal hysterectomy. Which nursing observation of the incision will indicate the patient is experiencing a complication of wound healin