ATI RN
ATI RN pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help promote adequate rest for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Arrange to perform all nonessential tasks for the client at one time. By consolidating nonessential tasks, the nurse minimizes disruptions to the client's rest, allowing for longer periods of uninterrupted sleep. This promotes rest and aids in the client's recovery from pneumonia. Encouraging the client to sleep as much as possible during the day (
B) may disrupt the client's circadian rhythm, making it difficult to sleep at night. Performing routine hygiene for the client during the night (
C) may disturb the client's rest. Removing limits on visiting hours for the client (
D) may lead to increased activity and noise, hindering the client's ability to rest.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to assess a client's thyroid gland. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Instruct the client to take small sips of water. This action helps the nurse assess the thyroid gland's size, shape, and movement as the client swallows. Asking the client to take small sips of water facilitates the palpation of the thyroid gland and helps identify any abnormalities.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect.
Choice B, asking the client to hyperextend their neck, can distort the thyroid gland's position and make it difficult to assess accurately.
Choice C, inspecting the isthmus as the client holds their breath, is not a standard technique for assessing the thyroid gland.
Choice D, assisting the client to a supine position, is not necessary for a thyroid assessment and may not provide optimal access to the gland.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of uninsured clients in the emergency department of a private hospital. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as a violation of a client's rights according to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTAL
A) prohibits the transfer of unstable patients to another facility for financial reasons. Referring a client to a county hospital for medical screening evaluation can be seen as a violation of their rights under EMTALA because it involves transferring the patient to another facility for financial considerations rather than providing necessary emergency care. This action could potentially delay or deny essential treatment for the client.
A, B, and D are incorrect because placing a client in the waiting room based on triage assessment, transferring a client to the antepartum unit for further evaluation, and transferring a stable client to a public hospital for reduced-cost care do not explicitly violate EMTALA regulations, as long as the care provided is appropriate and necessary for the client's condition.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who reports pain. Which of the following should the nurse recognize about the client's perception of pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because older adults may under-report their pain intensity due to various factors like fear of being a burden, fear of medication side effects, or cognitive impairments. This can lead to inadequate pain management.
Choice A is incorrect as pain perception varies individually and does not universally decrease with age.
Choice B is incorrect because older adults may respond differently to analgesics, but not necessarily less likely.
Choice C is incorrect as pain is not an expected finding for older adults, and it should never be dismissed without proper assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is teaching a newly licensed nurse about tasks to delegate to assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because counting respirations is within the scope of practice for assistive personnel (AP) and is a routine task that can be safely delegated. This task does not require nursing judgment or assessment skills. A is incorrect because monitoring an IV site involves assessing for complications which requires nursing assessment skills. C is incorrect as orthostatic blood pressure measurements require interpretation and prompt nursing intervention if abnormal. D is incorrect as changing a central line dressing is a complex procedure that should only be performed by a licensed nurse due to the risk of infection and complications.