FINAL EXAM: ATI Safe Dosage, Nursing Conversions, ATI Medication Administration (Dosage
Calculation), Drugs for Nurs 3110 Final, Dosages by Weights ATI, ATI Injectable Meds Test, ATI
Oral Medications Test, Nurs 3110 M 11,109,8,7,6| Exam Questions with Correct Answers|
Latest Update Graded A+
The client tells the nurse that she is concerned about terrorist activity and questions if everyone
should be immunized against smallpox. What is the best response by the nurse? "The
vaccine has side effects, which are serious and could kill many people."
A nurse who is presenting community education states, "Drugs are among our most powerful
weapons for emergency preparedness." What additional statements, made by the nurse, would
support this statement? -"Drugs help us treat the diseases that could be caused by
bioterrorism."
-"Without drugs, we might be quickly overwhelmed by a bioterrorist attack."
-"Drugs can be used in chemical or nuclear attacks."
The client has been exposed to a nerve agent. For which symptoms will the nurse most likely
assess? Salivation and involuntary urination.
A nurse is caring for a client who has been exposed to a nerve agent. Which antidote will the
nurse plan to administer? Atropine
A small nuclear weapon has been detonated in a nearby city. Which immediate symptoms of
radiation sickness will the nurse assess in clients who have been exposed? Nausea, vomiting,
and diarrhea.
The nurse administers potassium iodide (KI) tablets to a client who has been exposed to
radiation from a nuclear weapon. What is the rationale for administering potassium iodide (KI)
to this client? Prevent thyroid cancer
,The nurse conducts a seminar in a local community center on how citizens can be affected by
radiation from a nuclear attack. The nurse determines that the education is effective when the
clients make which statement? "I am at risk to develop leukemia as a result of radiation
exposure."
The nurse is preparing an educational plan for parents about how to protect their children if a
bioterrorist attack occurs. What is the best information to include? "Follow the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for immunizations."
A student nurse asks a nurse what items are found within the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS).
What is the nurse's best response? Antibiotics
A nurse is planning a presentation regarding anthrax. What should the nurse include? -
Anthrax can spread easily.
-There are three basic types of anthrax.
Following a bioterrorism attack, the nurse finds that the victims are suffering from small, black
lesions on their forearms. The nurse collaborates with the healthcare provider to treat
exposure to which agent? Cutaneous anthrax
A nurse is planning a discussion of emergency preparedness with newly hired nurses. Which
events would this nurse use as historical examples of terrorism? -Many people died as a
result of sarin gas exposure in a Tokyo subway.
-Twenty-two confirmed or suspected cases of anthrax infection occurred as a result of the
bacillus being sent through U.S. mail.
A client is admitted to the emergency department with suspected exposure to anthrax. The
nurse anticipates the healthcare provider will prescribe which medication? Ciprofloxacin
,A nurse is teaching a student nurse about common treatments for victims of bioterrorism. The
nurse tells the student that atropine would be most useful for a victim of bioterrorism exposed
to which of the following? Nerve gas
A nurse is caring for a client following a bioterrorism attack. The client has experienced initial
nausea and vomiting followed by weight loss and eventual thyroid cancer. What was the most
likely causative agent? Ionizing radiation
A client was exposed to ionizing radiation. The nurse plans to administer which of the following
medications? Potassium-iodine tablets.
A nurse is admitting a client to the emergency department who has overdosed on a
benzodiazepine. The nurse should anticipate the healthcare provider will prescribe which of the
following drugs? Romazicon
A nurse working in the emergency department is told that the smallpox virus was aerosolized at
a parade attended by thousands of people. The nurse explains to the student nurse that the
vaccine for this virus provides a high level of protection if given within ___ days of exposure
3 days
A student nurse asks a nurse what is included in the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). The
nurse explains that the SNS includes which of the following supplies? -Intravenous
administration equipment
-Antibiotics
-Life-support medications
-Chemical antidotes
-NOT hospital beds
, A nurse is caring for a client that was exposed to radiation. The client asks the nurse what
factors increase the amount of radiation that a person is exposed to. What should the nurse
include in responding to the client's question? -The amount of exposure.
-The long-lasting effects.
-The amount of cellular death.
A client has been admitted to the emergency department for treatment of poison ingestion.
Gastric lavage and placement of activated charcoal has been prescribed. The nurse would
withhold this treatment and collaborate with the prescriber if which instances occur? -The
client becomes unconscious.
-The client discloses that lithium was the drug taken.
-Paramedics report that it has been 2 hours since the drug was taken.
A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency department following a drug overdose.
The nurse anticipates which of the following prescriptions to enhance removal of the poison
from the client? -Administering activated charcoal.
-Changing the pH of urine.
-Preparing the client for enemas.
-Inserting a nasogastric tube.
-NOT corticosteroids
The client confides in the nurse that he or she is drawn to complementary and alternative
medicine because it promotes the "whole person." The client would like spirituality and prayer
included in his or her plan of care. What is the best response by the nurse? "We will include
spirituality in your plan. Would you like to say a prayer?"
The nurse plans to teach clients about the difference between herbal preparations and
prescription medications. Which statement describes the best plan by the nurse? "The
active ingredients in an herb, unlike prescription drugs, may be present in just one part or many
parts."
Calculation), Drugs for Nurs 3110 Final, Dosages by Weights ATI, ATI Injectable Meds Test, ATI
Oral Medications Test, Nurs 3110 M 11,109,8,7,6| Exam Questions with Correct Answers|
Latest Update Graded A+
The client tells the nurse that she is concerned about terrorist activity and questions if everyone
should be immunized against smallpox. What is the best response by the nurse? "The
vaccine has side effects, which are serious and could kill many people."
A nurse who is presenting community education states, "Drugs are among our most powerful
weapons for emergency preparedness." What additional statements, made by the nurse, would
support this statement? -"Drugs help us treat the diseases that could be caused by
bioterrorism."
-"Without drugs, we might be quickly overwhelmed by a bioterrorist attack."
-"Drugs can be used in chemical or nuclear attacks."
The client has been exposed to a nerve agent. For which symptoms will the nurse most likely
assess? Salivation and involuntary urination.
A nurse is caring for a client who has been exposed to a nerve agent. Which antidote will the
nurse plan to administer? Atropine
A small nuclear weapon has been detonated in a nearby city. Which immediate symptoms of
radiation sickness will the nurse assess in clients who have been exposed? Nausea, vomiting,
and diarrhea.
The nurse administers potassium iodide (KI) tablets to a client who has been exposed to
radiation from a nuclear weapon. What is the rationale for administering potassium iodide (KI)
to this client? Prevent thyroid cancer
,The nurse conducts a seminar in a local community center on how citizens can be affected by
radiation from a nuclear attack. The nurse determines that the education is effective when the
clients make which statement? "I am at risk to develop leukemia as a result of radiation
exposure."
The nurse is preparing an educational plan for parents about how to protect their children if a
bioterrorist attack occurs. What is the best information to include? "Follow the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for immunizations."
A student nurse asks a nurse what items are found within the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS).
What is the nurse's best response? Antibiotics
A nurse is planning a presentation regarding anthrax. What should the nurse include? -
Anthrax can spread easily.
-There are three basic types of anthrax.
Following a bioterrorism attack, the nurse finds that the victims are suffering from small, black
lesions on their forearms. The nurse collaborates with the healthcare provider to treat
exposure to which agent? Cutaneous anthrax
A nurse is planning a discussion of emergency preparedness with newly hired nurses. Which
events would this nurse use as historical examples of terrorism? -Many people died as a
result of sarin gas exposure in a Tokyo subway.
-Twenty-two confirmed or suspected cases of anthrax infection occurred as a result of the
bacillus being sent through U.S. mail.
A client is admitted to the emergency department with suspected exposure to anthrax. The
nurse anticipates the healthcare provider will prescribe which medication? Ciprofloxacin
,A nurse is teaching a student nurse about common treatments for victims of bioterrorism. The
nurse tells the student that atropine would be most useful for a victim of bioterrorism exposed
to which of the following? Nerve gas
A nurse is caring for a client following a bioterrorism attack. The client has experienced initial
nausea and vomiting followed by weight loss and eventual thyroid cancer. What was the most
likely causative agent? Ionizing radiation
A client was exposed to ionizing radiation. The nurse plans to administer which of the following
medications? Potassium-iodine tablets.
A nurse is admitting a client to the emergency department who has overdosed on a
benzodiazepine. The nurse should anticipate the healthcare provider will prescribe which of the
following drugs? Romazicon
A nurse working in the emergency department is told that the smallpox virus was aerosolized at
a parade attended by thousands of people. The nurse explains to the student nurse that the
vaccine for this virus provides a high level of protection if given within ___ days of exposure
3 days
A student nurse asks a nurse what is included in the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). The
nurse explains that the SNS includes which of the following supplies? -Intravenous
administration equipment
-Antibiotics
-Life-support medications
-Chemical antidotes
-NOT hospital beds
, A nurse is caring for a client that was exposed to radiation. The client asks the nurse what
factors increase the amount of radiation that a person is exposed to. What should the nurse
include in responding to the client's question? -The amount of exposure.
-The long-lasting effects.
-The amount of cellular death.
A client has been admitted to the emergency department for treatment of poison ingestion.
Gastric lavage and placement of activated charcoal has been prescribed. The nurse would
withhold this treatment and collaborate with the prescriber if which instances occur? -The
client becomes unconscious.
-The client discloses that lithium was the drug taken.
-Paramedics report that it has been 2 hours since the drug was taken.
A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency department following a drug overdose.
The nurse anticipates which of the following prescriptions to enhance removal of the poison
from the client? -Administering activated charcoal.
-Changing the pH of urine.
-Preparing the client for enemas.
-Inserting a nasogastric tube.
-NOT corticosteroids
The client confides in the nurse that he or she is drawn to complementary and alternative
medicine because it promotes the "whole person." The client would like spirituality and prayer
included in his or her plan of care. What is the best response by the nurse? "We will include
spirituality in your plan. Would you like to say a prayer?"
The nurse plans to teach clients about the difference between herbal preparations and
prescription medications. Which statement describes the best plan by the nurse? "The
active ingredients in an herb, unlike prescription drugs, may be present in just one part or many
parts."
