ATI RN
ATI RN pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing community support services with an adult client who has cognitive disabilities and their guardian. The guardian reports that the client's need for help with activities of daily living has increased recently. Which of the following referrals is most important to promote the client's quality of life?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An occupational therapist can enhance independence in ADLs, directly improving quality of life.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help promote adequate rest for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Grouping tasks minimizes disruptions, promoting rest essential for recovery.
Question 3 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.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Nurses' Notes
Provider Prescriptions
0900:
Temperature 38.0° C (100.4° F)
Heart rate 94/min
Respiratory rate 18/min
Blood pressure 110/88 mm Hg
Pulse oximetry 97% on room air
0915:
Temperature 38.0° C (100.4° F)
Heart rate 100/min Respiratory rate 20/min
Blood pressure 106/80 mm Hg
Pulse oximetry 94% on room air
0920:
Pulse oximetry 97% on room air
Question 4 of 5
Click to highlight the action that would be appropriate for the care of the client. Each body system may support more than 1 potential action.
| Inform client to achieve two to four breaths per session when using incentive spirometer. |
| Encourage deep-breathing exercises. |
| Check for pain. |
| Encourage the client to increase fiber in their diet. |
| Promote intake of oral fluids. |
| Apply barrier ointment after bowel movements. |
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: Encouraging deep-breathing exercises helps improve oxygenation and prevent complications such as atelectasis, especially since the client's oxygen saturation initially dropped but improved with deep breathing. Checking for pain is essential as the client has been prescribed PRN morphine for pain management. Promoting oral fluid intake helps prevent dehydration and supports bowel function, especially since the client reports multiple loose stools and nausea/vomiting. Applying barrier ointment after bowel movements helps protect the skin from irritation and breakdown due to frequent loose stools.
Extract:
Question 5 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.