ATI RN
ATI n200 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is scheduled to receive atenolol 25 mg PO and diltiazem 60 mg PO at 0800. The nurse assesses the client's heart rate as 45 beats/minute and irregular. What is the best nursing action at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bradycardia (45 beats/min) suggests withholding atenolol and diltiazem, which can further lower heart rate, and reassessing to ensure safety.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse auscultates a loud heart murmur while performing a cardiac assessment on a client. The nurse is aware that a heart murmur reflects:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heart murmurs are caused by turbulent blood flow, often due to valvular dysfunction, such as stenosis or regurgitation.
Question 3 of 5
A client with borderline personality disorder reports to the nurse that they anxious & wants to cut their thigh. The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Helping the client identify triggers and develop coping strategies promotes emotional regulation and is the most therapeutic initial response.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting a client diagnosed with hypertension with menu selection. Which items should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Baked salmon, broccoli, brown rice, and fruit are heart-healthy, low in saturated fats, and high in fiber, supporting hypertension management. Other options contain unhealthy fats or sodium.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement, made by the client with coronary artery disease, alerts the nurse that the client may be experiencing difficulty adapting to the illness?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Delaying medical attention for chest discomfort suggests a lack of understanding of the severity of coronary artery disease, indicating poor adaptation and potential risk.