ATI PROCTORED EXAMINATION. ALL EXAM REVISION QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+) (2024 UPDATE)
Luminal (seizures) - ANSWER- long half life: take once a day
Trough blood draw - ANSWER- immediately before next dose
Peak blood draw - ANSWER- IV - 30 minutes after completion
Meds have to bind with... - ANSWER- receptors
Med dosages meed to be decreased... - ANSWER- if in liver failure or
Concurrent use of meds metabolized by the same pathway
Eye drop administration - ANSWER- surgical aseptic technique
Nurse legal responsibilites - ANSWER- skill competency
Monitor adverse effects
Safe guard meds
Patient refuses meds - ANSWER- determine reason
Provide info of the risks
Notify MD
Document
Nurse notes MD has doubled previous dose - ANSWER- check w/MD
Meds given on regular schedule - ANSWER- routine order
, Red line on affected extremity
Palpable, hard mass or band on insertion site
Pain at site - ANSWER- phlebitis
Catheter embolism - ANSWER- small portion of catheter breaks off and enter venous system
Minimize risk of catheter embolism - ANSWER- once in vein, never put stylet back through
the catheter
Symptoms of fluid overload - ANSWER- shortness of breath
Crackles in lungs
Distended neck veins
Concurrent use of coumadin and aspirin..... - ANSWER- increases risk of bleeding
First dose of penicillin, client says rash developed last time they took it.... - ANSWER-
withhold and notify MD
When administering antihypertensives, teach the client,,, - ANSWER- change positions
slowly (orthostatic hypotension)
Fewer protein-binding sites (infant)... - ANSWER- medication effects will be increase
w/greater potential of toxicity
Breastfeeding mom does not want to take antimicrobial medication because it may harm her
baby. Teach... - ANSWER- taking the medication immediately after breastfeeding will
mimize effects on the baby
CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+) (2024 UPDATE)
Luminal (seizures) - ANSWER- long half life: take once a day
Trough blood draw - ANSWER- immediately before next dose
Peak blood draw - ANSWER- IV - 30 minutes after completion
Meds have to bind with... - ANSWER- receptors
Med dosages meed to be decreased... - ANSWER- if in liver failure or
Concurrent use of meds metabolized by the same pathway
Eye drop administration - ANSWER- surgical aseptic technique
Nurse legal responsibilites - ANSWER- skill competency
Monitor adverse effects
Safe guard meds
Patient refuses meds - ANSWER- determine reason
Provide info of the risks
Notify MD
Document
Nurse notes MD has doubled previous dose - ANSWER- check w/MD
Meds given on regular schedule - ANSWER- routine order
, Red line on affected extremity
Palpable, hard mass or band on insertion site
Pain at site - ANSWER- phlebitis
Catheter embolism - ANSWER- small portion of catheter breaks off and enter venous system
Minimize risk of catheter embolism - ANSWER- once in vein, never put stylet back through
the catheter
Symptoms of fluid overload - ANSWER- shortness of breath
Crackles in lungs
Distended neck veins
Concurrent use of coumadin and aspirin..... - ANSWER- increases risk of bleeding
First dose of penicillin, client says rash developed last time they took it.... - ANSWER-
withhold and notify MD
When administering antihypertensives, teach the client,,, - ANSWER- change positions
slowly (orthostatic hypotension)
Fewer protein-binding sites (infant)... - ANSWER- medication effects will be increase
w/greater potential of toxicity
Breastfeeding mom does not want to take antimicrobial medication because it may harm her
baby. Teach... - ANSWER- taking the medication immediately after breastfeeding will
mimize effects on the baby
