ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing an older adult client whose son reports that the client has been sick with a respiratory illness for the past 6 days. Which of the following assessment findings is a manifestation of pneumonia in the older adult client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confusion is a common manifestation of pneumonia in older adults due to hypoxia or systemic infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute respiratory failure (ARF). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of this condition? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Decreased consciousness and severe dyspnea are hallmarks of ARF due to hypoxia and respiratory distress. Hypotension, headache, and nausea are less specific.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke involving the right cerebral hemisphere. The nurse should monitor for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A stroke in the right cerebral hemisphere often affects emotional regulation and impulse control, leading to risky behaviors. Visual deficits typically occur in the left field, and language issues are more associated with left-hemisphere strokes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has asthma. Which of the following areas should the nurse evaluate as the most reliable indicator of central cyanosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The oral mucosa is the most reliable site for detecting central cyanosis, as it reflects arterial oxygen saturation and is less affected by peripheral factors.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has asthma and a prescription for montelukast granules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the client's parent on administering the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Montelukast can be taken 2 hours before exercise to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, in addition to daily evening doses.