ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a terminal illness and is ventilator dependent. The client is alert and oriented and he wants to discontinue use of the ventilator. The nurse should be aware that continued treatment against the client's wishes is a violation of which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Autonomy respects the client's right to make decisions about their treatment, including discontinuation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a hemorrhagic stroke following a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A severe headache often precedes a hemorrhagic stroke due to increased intracranial pressure from aneurysm rupture.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 1 day postoperative following a lobectomy and has a chest tube drainage system in place. Which of the following findings by the nurse indicates a need for intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Subcutaneous emphysema suggests an air leak or pneumothorax, requiring immediate intervention. Non-visible eyelets, suction chamber bubbling, and tidal fluctuations are normal findings.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use an albuterol inhaler. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding the breath for 10 seconds allows albuterol to reach deep into the lungs, maximizing effectiveness.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings are manifestations of pulmonary tuberculosis? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Night sweats, low-grade fever, and blood in the sputum are classic manifestations of pulmonary tuberculosis due to the infection's impact on the lungs and systemic response. Weight gain and flushed cheeks are not typically associated with this condition.