ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a three-chamber closed chest tube system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take after noticing a rise in the water seal chamber with client inspiration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A rise in the water seal chamber with inspiration (tidaling) is normal, indicating a patent chest tube, so the nurse should continue monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has tuberculosis and is to start medication therapy with isoniazid, rifampin and pyrazinamide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regular sputum specimens monitor treatment efficacy and infectiousness. Isoniazid is taken on an empty stomach, pyrazinamide doesn't require specific water intake, and culture negativity varies.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 1 day postoperative following a lobectomy and has a chest tube drainage system in place. Which of the following findings by the nurse indicates a need for intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Subcutaneous emphysema suggests an air leak or pneumothorax, requiring immediate intervention. Non-visible eyelets, suction chamber bubbling, and tidal fluctuations are normal findings.
Question 4 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 5 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.