ATI RN
ATI RN pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client who is postoperative and is having difficulty urinating after the removal of an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following techniques should the nurse teach the client to use to promote urination?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warm water stimulates sensory nerves, aiding urethral sphincter relaxation.
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: Swallowing water helps visualize thyroid movement, aiding assessment.
Question 3 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: Older adults may under-report pain due to various factors, requiring careful assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to provide foot care for a client who is ambulatory. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should follow when performing foot care.
Correct Answer: B,C,E,D,A
Rationale: Assist into sitting position, soak feet, rub calluses, dry feet, apply lotion ensures systematic care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is using the faces, legs, activity, cry, consolability (FLACC) scale to assess the need for PRN pain medication for a client who has cognitive impairment. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication the client is experiencing pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Resisting care indicates discomfort or distress, a pain sign on the FLACC scale.