ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a clinic sees a client who has an acute asthma exacerbation. Which of the following medications should reduce the symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, rapidly relieves acute asthma symptoms by relaxing airway muscles.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has tuberculosis and a productive cough. Which of the following types of isolation precautions should the nurse initiate for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tuberculosis is spread via small respiratory droplets, requiring airborne precautions with a negative pressure room and N95 mask.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a traumatic head injury to determine motor function response. Which of the following client responses to painful stimulus is expected?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decerebrate posturing (extending the body toward painful stimulus) indicates brainstem damage, often seen in severe head injuries.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has urinary leakage due to nerve damage following a spinal cord injury. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following types of urinary incontinence?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reflex incontinence occurs due to nerve damage causing uncontrolled bladder contractions, common in spinal cord injuries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a female client who has a T4 spinal cord injury and is at risk for acquiring urinary tract infections. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging fluid intake helps flush bacteria from the urinary tract, reducing UTI risk. Back-to-front cleansing, indwelling catheters, and frequent bedpan use increase infection risk.