ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a disposable three chamber chest tube in place. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing a complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber indicates an air leak, a complication requiring intervention.
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 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 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.