ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a hip fracture that requires surgical repair. Which of the following health care professionals is responsible for obtaining informed consent from the client for the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Surgeon is the healthcare professional who performs the surgical procedure. It is their responsibility to obtain informed consent from the patient.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to use when experiencing an acute asthma attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albuterol is a short-acting beta-agonist (SAB
A) that provides rapid relief from bronchospasm by relaxing the muscles around the airways. It is the first-line treatment for acute asthma attacks due to its fast onset of action.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who sustained blood loss. Which is a manifestation of hypovolemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A weak pulse is a common manifestation of hypovolemia. Reduced blood volume leads to decreased cardiac output and poor perfusion, resulting in a thready or weak pulse.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with an elevated serum potassium level of 6.0 mEq/L (3.5-5.0 mEq/L). Which scheduled medication should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is a cation-exchange resin that is specifically used to treat hyperkalemia. It works by binding to potassium in the gastrointestinal tract, which is then excreted through the feces. This process effectively lowers serum potassium levels. Given its mechanism of action and its specific indication for treating hyperkalemia, sodium polystyrene sulfonate is the appropriate choice for a patient with an elevated potassium level of 6.0 mEq/L.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about how to use her new hearing aids. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleaning hearing aids with alcohol wipes is incorrect as alcohol can damage the hearing aids.