ATI RN
ATI n200 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse has obtained assessment data for a client who is scheduled for a cardiac angiogram (catheterization). Which information must the nurse report to the health care provider prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Food allergies, potentially including contrast dye, are critical to report to prevent allergic reactions during the angiogram.
Question 3 of 5
The client with coronary artery disease asks the nurse. 'Why do I get this chest pain?' Which would be the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chest pain in coronary artery disease results from reduced oxygen delivery to the heart muscle due to impaired blood flow.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse auscultates a heart murmur on a client with cardiovascular disease. At which anatomic landmark will an aortic murmur be heard the loudest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The aortic area is best auscultated at the second intercostal space right of the sternum, where aortic murmurs are loudest due to proximity to the aortic valve.
Question 5 of 5
A client who is mentally impaired is incontinent of stool. What is the nurse's best intervention to help prevent skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent checks for soiling allow prompt cleaning, minimizing skin irritation and breakdown from fecal exposure.