ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 with NGN - Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer during an acute attack?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inhaled albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, is the first-line treatment for acute asthma attacks to relieve bronchospasm. Oral corticosteroids are for long-term control, montelukast prevents attacks, and cromolyn is for prophylaxis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer during an acute attack?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inhaled albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, is the first-line treatment for acute asthma attacks to relieve bronchospasm. Oral corticosteroids are for long-term control, montelukast prevents attacks, and cromolyn is for prophylaxis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has right-sided paralysis following a cerebrovascular accident. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate to prevent a plantar flexion contracture of the affected extremity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sequential compression devices prevent thrombosis, not contractures. Abduction splints are for hips. Ankle-foot orthotics maintain neutral foot positioning to prevent plantar flexion contractures. Continuous passive motion machines promote joint mobility, not foot positioning.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing instruction to a client who has diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying lotion while avoiding between toes prevents fungal infections. Pumice stones, going barefoot, and heating pads increase injury risk in diabetic clients.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral IV catheter into a client's arm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help dilate the vein?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dangling the arm uses gravity to increase blood flow and dilate veins. Stroking the skin, flexing the arm, or applying a cool compress does not effectively dilate veins.