ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has right sided acoustic neuroma resulting in impairment of cranial nerves IX and X. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Impairment of cranial nerves IX and X can cause swallowing difficulties, so suction equipment is needed to prevent aspiration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's cranial nerves. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to assess cranial nerve II?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cranial nerve II (optic) is assessed by testing visual acuity, such as with a Snellen chart.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has asthma and a new prescription for inhaled beclomethasone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after beclomethasone use prevents oral candidiasis, a common side effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a critical care unit is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right pneumonectomy. After extubation from the ventilator, in which of the following positions should the client be placed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's position promotes lung expansion in the remaining lung and reduces aspiration risk post-pneumonectomy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for an older adult client who had a stroke 4 weeks ago and who is unable to move independently. The nurse should monitor for which of the following complications of immobility?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A reddened area over the sacrum indicates a pressure injury, a common complication of immobility.