ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has right sided acoustic neuroma resulting in impairment of cranial nerves IX and X. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Impairment of cranial nerves IX and X can cause swallowing difficulties, so suction equipment is needed to prevent aspiration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has asthma and a prescription for montelukast granules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the client's parent on administering the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Montelukast can be taken 2 hours before exercise to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, in addition to daily evening doses.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for an older adult client who had a stroke 4 weeks ago and who is unable to move independently. The nurse should monitor for which of the following complications of immobility?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A reddened area over the sacrum indicates a pressure injury, a common complication of immobility.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has cystic fibrosis and a prescription to receive chest physiotherapy (CPT). Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering albuterol before CPT opens airways, enhancing mucus clearance effectiveness.