ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and requires mechanical ventilation. The client receives a prescription for pancuronium. The nurse recognizes that this medication is for which of the following purposes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pancuronium, a neuromuscular blocker, suppresses respiratory effort to allow mechanical ventilation to control breathing in ARDS.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia and a prescription for oxygen therapy at 5 L/min via nasal cannula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A humidifier prevents nasal dryness at high oxygen flow rates like 5 L/min.
Question 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has asthma and allergies. The nurse should inform the client to avoid which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mold is a common allergen that exacerbates asthma and allergy symptoms by causing airway inflammation.