ATI RN
ATI RN pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates client advocacy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advocacy involves ensuring the client's wishes are honored, such as communicating their organ donation preference to the family.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a health history from a newly admitted client. Which of the following information should the nurse expect to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health habits like diet and exercise are subjective data key to the health history.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Diagnostic Results
Day 1:
The client has left-sided weakness and is unable to ambulate without full assistance. 2+ pedal pulses present and equal bilaterally.
Day 2:
Area of swelling and tenderness noted to back of right calf. Pedal pulses present and equal bilaterally.
Question 3 of 5
The client is at risk for developing ___ due to their ___
| deep vein thrombosis (DVT) |
| immobility |
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Swelling and tenderness in the calf are key signs of DVT, which is a common complication of immobility after a stroke. Immobility leads to venous stasis, increasing the risk of clot formation.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a medication prescription that reads, 'Morphine 5 mg IV bolus for pain'. Which of the following components should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The frequency (e.g., every 4 hours PRN) is unspecified, requiring clarification for safe administration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is immunocompromised and requires a protective environment. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Positive-pressure rooms keep pathogens out, protecting immunocompromised clients.