ATI RN
ATI RN pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adult client after a fall. Which of the following assessment findings indicates the client may be bleeding internally?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachycardia is an early compensatory sign of internal bleeding to maintain perfusion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of students about the components of informed consent. Which of the following should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informed consent requires explaining alternative treatments and their risks/benefits for an informed decision.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about fire safety at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A damp cloth filters smoke and toxins, aiding safe evacuation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder following the occurrence of a natural disaster. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to identify the client's support systems?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about comfort discussing the disaster assesses available emotional support.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Diagnostic Results
0800:
Client 1 is admitted with right hip pain following a fall.
Client 2 has a history of hyperlipidemia.
Client 3 has a history of congestive heart failure.
Client 4 has hypertension and a new prescription for furosemide.
Client 5 has a stage 2 pressure injury on the sacrum.
Client 6 is admitted with a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus.
Question 5 of 5
The first client the nurse should assess is ___ followed by ___
| Pulmonary edema |
| Glycemic control |
| Hypoalbuminemia |
| Hip fracture |
| Low potassium |
| Malnutrition |
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Pulmonary edema is a life-threatening condition that can impair oxygenation, requiring immediate assessment for respiratory distress. The hip fracture, while urgent due to pain and potential bleeding, is not as immediately life-threatening as pulmonary edema.