ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a 12yearold child who is newly diagnosed with asthma about managing the condition to prevent asthma attacks. Which of the following statements by the child should indicate to the nurse that the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eliminating allergens reduces asthma triggers, preventing attacks, and shows understanding of effective management strategies.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client's family members about feeding safety for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Small bites reduce choking risk and aid safe swallowing in dysphagia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis and a new prescription for rifampin. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rifampin causes harmless orange discoloration of body fluids, which patients should expect. It's taken on an empty stomach, treatment lasts longer than a month, and it doesn't typically cause insomnia.