ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a hemorrhagic stroke following a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A severe headache often precedes a hemorrhagic stroke due to increased intracranial pressure from aneurysm rupture.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an endotracheal tube and is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of ventilator associated pneumonia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Brushing teeth with a suction toothbrush every 12 hours reduces oral bacteria, lowering the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has asthma and a new prescription for inhaled beclomethasone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after beclomethasone use prevents oral candidiasis, a common side effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the client's risk of aspiration pneumonia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the head to 45 degrees during meals reduces aspiration risk by aiding swallowing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has tuberculosis and a productive cough. Which of the following types of isolation precautions should the nurse initiate for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tuberculosis is spread via small respiratory droplets, requiring airborne precautions with a negative pressure room and N95 mask.