Ati Proctored mock test 2

The physician has ordered amoxicillin for a client with strep infection, which of thw following is the prioritt assessment for this patient?

• assessing for a history of other recent infections

• assessing for a history of seizures

• assessing for a history of allergy to penicillin

• assessing for a history of cardiac problem

a nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a client. the client states “the pill i normally take is round. i dont think that is my medication: which of the following reponses should the nurse make?

• sometimes the same pill comes in different shapes

• i will see if this pill comes in a liquid form

• i with recheck the medication prescription in your medical record

• this is the medication that your doctor wants you to take

A throat culture is ordered for an adult with a sore throat. the nurse asks the client if he has self-medicated with any medications. which medication if reported by the client would be of greatest concern to the nurse?

• aspirin

• a throat lozenge

• acetaminophen

• an antibiotic

a client with consitpation is receiving laxatives. the nurses responsibility is to:

• monitor for vomiting

• check the vital signs

• increase intake of fluids

• monitor for abdominal pain

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a rapid cycling bipolar disorder and a new prescription for carbamazepine. which of the following information should the nurse reinforce in the teaching? (Select all that apply)

• bloof tests will be done weekly during the first several months of treatment

• you should not drink alcohol while taking medication

• you will be more alert while taking this medication

• refrain from taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor medications with or within 14 days of this treatment

• do not abruptly discontonue this medication

A nurse is caring for a 56 year old client in liver failure who is exhibiting signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock. The nurse anticipates that the provider will order the administer of a crystalloid for the management of this client. which crystalloid fluid is most used to treat hypovolemic shock?

• dextrose 50% in water (D50W)

• 3% sodium chloride

• heparin

• lactated ringers (LR)

The intravenous precription is 500mL of 0.9% normal saline to runn over 6 hours. the drop factor is 15 drops/mL. The nurse plans to adjust the flow rate to how many drops/minute? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number)

• 20

• 21

• 22

• 25

A 40 year old woman is in labor and is admitted with high blood pressure, edema, and preinuria. She is started on magnesium sulfate. the nurse is sure to keep whih of the following drugs at her bedside?

• calcium gluconate

• narcan

• ritodrine

• glucose

WHat type of medication relax the walls of blood vessels allowing for greater blood flow?

• vasodilators

• stimulanrs

• cardiac stimulanrs

• antimetics

A nurse is caring for a client with pregnancy-induced hypertension who is scheduled for cesarean section. In which position should the nurse place the client before she is transferred to the delivery suite?

• supine

• prone

• left leteral

• trendelenburg

The clinc is caring 19 year old male client prescribed an antibiotic for 10 days to treat tonsilitis. when the nurse calls for the client for follow up 4 days later, he states he is feeling better and is stopping the medication because all of his symptoms have resolved. what priority information does the nurse need to tell the client.

• the remaining antibiotics can be stored and taken the next time he has an infection

• the client should dispose of the remaining medication in a biohazard bin

• the client must complete the entire course of antibiotics for the full 10 days even if he feels better

• the client can share his left over medication with his spouse, so they dont develop tonsilitis

a nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescriptuon for metoprolol. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

• i should place the tablet under my tongue

• i should have my clotting time checked weekly

• i will monitor for a fever taking this medication

• i will call my doctor if my pulse is less than 60 beats per minute

a client receiving blood transfusion develops transfusion reaction. The nurse should send the blood bag and tubing to which of the following department

• the laboratory

• the blood bank

• the pharmacy

• the central sterile supply department

A client with hypertension is taking diltazem. which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the client?

• it will take 1 year for desired therapuetic response

• it shpuld not be taken with meals

• it wi; not have any effects on alcohol intake

• rise fro a sitting or standing position slowly

a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a magnesium sulfate IV infusion and exhibiting manifestations of magnesium toxicity. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?

• nifedipine

• pyridoxine

• protamine sulfate

• calcium gluconate

The psychiatric client is receiving an MAO inhibitor. the nurse knows that the clients diet can include all of the following except:

• cheese

• sugar

• dark green leafy vegetables

• water

A. urse is preparing to administer eye drops to a client. to which of the following site should the nurse administer it?

• conjuctival sac

• pupil

• nner canthus

• outer canthus

A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to a client. the nurse should complete the third and final medication check at which of thw following times?

• at the clients bedside before administration

• at the time the medication is drawn up into the syringe

• at the time the nurse documents administration of the medication

• at the nurses station while reviewing the providers prescription

The physician has ordered fludrocortisone acetate (florinef) for a client. What blood tests would the nurse expect to be ordered while the client is receiving this medication

• liver function tests

• renal function tests

• serum electrolytes

• complete blood counts

A client with osteoarthritis has a prescription of celecoxib. before starting the drug, the client should be assessed for:

• shellfish allergy

• gastric ulcer

• liver diseases

• respiratory diseases

A nurse is preparing to administer a morning dose of insulin aspart to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

• check the clients blood gluose levels immediadtly following breakfast

• administer insulin to the client when the breakfast tray arrives

• withhold the breakfasr tray for 1 hour after insulin administration

• verify the prescription because insulin should not be administered at this time