ATI pharm practice B

A circulating nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for surgery and has a latex allergy. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? A. Schedule the client fr the last surgery of the day B. Place monitoring cords and tubes in a stockinet C. Choose rubber injection ports for fluid administration D. Ensure phenytoin IV is readily available - Ans - B. Place monitoring cords and tubes in a stockinet A nurse administered digoxin immune fab to a client who received the incorrect dose of digoxin over a period of 3 days. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates the antidote was effective? A. Normal sinus rhythm B. Digoxin level of 2.5 mg/mL C. Decrease in blood pressure D. Potassium level of 3.2 mEq.L - Ans - A. Normal sinus rhythm A nurse administers ceftazidime to a client who has severe penicillin allergy. The nurse should identify which of the following client findings as an indication that she should complete an incident report? A. The client reports shortness of breath B. The client is also taking lisinopril C. The client's pulse rate is 60/min D. The client's WBC is 14,000/mm3 - Ans - A. The client reports shortness of breath A nurse contacts a client's provider on the telephone to obtain a prescription for pain medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Write the order on a prescription pad designed for the client's provider B. Have the provider spell out the unfamiliar medication names C. Read the prescription back to the provider using avvreviations D. Consult with a second nurse for any questions regarding dosage - Ans - B. Have the provider spell out the unfamiliar medication names A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is taking aspirin for the treatment of arthritis. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the client is beginning to exhibit salicylism? A. Gastric distress B. Oliguria C. Excessive bruising D. Tinnitus - Ans - D. Tinnitus