ATI NURS Exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers
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A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a total knee
arthroplasty. The client states his pain level is 10 on a scale of 0 to 10. After
reviewing the client's medication administration record, which of the following
medications should the nurse administer?
A). Meperidine 75 mg IM
B). Fentanyl 50 mcg/hr transdermal patch
C). Morphine 2 mg IV
D). Oxycodone 10 mg PO - correct answerC). Morphine 2 mg IV
A nurse is teaching a client about taking multiple oral medications at home to
include time-release capsules, liquid medications, enteric-coated pills, and
opioids. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an
indication that the client understands the instructions?
A). "I can open the capsule with the beads in it and sprinkle them on my
oatmeal."
B). "If I am having difficulty swallowing, I will add the liquid medication to a batch
of pudding."
C). "I can crush the pills with the coating on them."
, D). "I will eat two crackers with the pain pills." - correct answerD). "I will eat two
crackers with the pain pills."
A nurse is teaching a client how to administer medication through a jejunostomy
tube. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A). "Flush the tube before and after each medication."
B). "Mix your medications with your enteral feeding."
C). "Push tablets through the tube slowly."
D). "Mix all the crushed medications prior to dissolving them in water." - correct
answerA). "Flush the tube before and after each medication."
A nurse is preparing to inject heparin subcutaneously for a client who is
postoperative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A). Use a 22-gauge needle.
B). Select a site on the client's abdomen.
C). Spread the skin with the thumb and index finger.
D). Observe for bleb formation to confirm proper placement. - correct answerB).
Select a site on the client's abdomen.
A nurse is teaching an adult client how to administer ear drops. Which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client
understands the proper technique?
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A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a total knee
arthroplasty. The client states his pain level is 10 on a scale of 0 to 10. After
reviewing the client's medication administration record, which of the following
medications should the nurse administer?
A). Meperidine 75 mg IM
B). Fentanyl 50 mcg/hr transdermal patch
C). Morphine 2 mg IV
D). Oxycodone 10 mg PO - correct answerC). Morphine 2 mg IV
A nurse is teaching a client about taking multiple oral medications at home to
include time-release capsules, liquid medications, enteric-coated pills, and
opioids. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an
indication that the client understands the instructions?
A). "I can open the capsule with the beads in it and sprinkle them on my
oatmeal."
B). "If I am having difficulty swallowing, I will add the liquid medication to a batch
of pudding."
C). "I can crush the pills with the coating on them."
, D). "I will eat two crackers with the pain pills." - correct answerD). "I will eat two
crackers with the pain pills."
A nurse is teaching a client how to administer medication through a jejunostomy
tube. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A). "Flush the tube before and after each medication."
B). "Mix your medications with your enteral feeding."
C). "Push tablets through the tube slowly."
D). "Mix all the crushed medications prior to dissolving them in water." - correct
answerA). "Flush the tube before and after each medication."
A nurse is preparing to inject heparin subcutaneously for a client who is
postoperative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A). Use a 22-gauge needle.
B). Select a site on the client's abdomen.
C). Spread the skin with the thumb and index finger.
D). Observe for bleb formation to confirm proper placement. - correct answerB).
Select a site on the client's abdomen.
A nurse is teaching an adult client how to administer ear drops. Which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client
understands the proper technique?
