ATI RN
Fundamentals of Nursing Medication Administration Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A person with asthma arrives at the emergency department and is visibly distressed, coughing and with audible wheeze. Why are they prescribed salbutamol (beta-adrenergic agonist)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Salbutamol, a beta-adrenergic agonist, bronchodilates airways, relieving asthma symptoms like wheezing and distress.
Question 2 of 5
If a resident continually refuses medication, it may be necessary to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continual refusal requires reassessment by the care team and physician to address underlying issues, respecting resident rights.
Question 3 of 5
The pain management nurse observes a patient with complex regional pain syndrome who is not wearing the right-side jacket sleeve. The patient reports intense, right arm pain upon light touch. The nurse recognizes this pain as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allodynia is pain from a non-painful stimulus (e.g., light touch), common in complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Question 4 of 5
Which nonpharmacologic intervention is difficult to use with older adult patients who are cognitively impaired?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Guided imagery requires cognitive engagement, which is challenging for cognitively impaired patients, unlike simpler interventions like heat.
Question 5 of 5
The main responsibilities of the pain management nurse on the interprofessional, chronic pain management team are to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain management nurses focus on medical history, medication oversight, and education within the interprofessional team.