ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing status asthmaticus. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In status asthmaticus, administering a SABA like albuterol is the priority to rapidly relieve bronchoconstriction and restore airflow.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has aphasia following a stroke. A family member asks the nurse how she should communicate with the client. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nonverbal cues like gestures aid communication in aphasia, enhancing understanding without being patronizing.
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 caring for a client who has had a stroke involving the right hemisphere. Which of the following alterations in function should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Right-hemisphere strokes commonly cause agnosia, such as inability to recognize familiar faces, due to impaired visual and spatial processing. Hemiparesis affects the left side, and language issues are left-hemisphere related.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prone positioning improves oxygenation in ARDS by enhancing lung volume and reducing gravitational effects.