ATI RN
ATI RN pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is leading an in-service about legal issues. Which of the following examples should the nurse use to demonstrate an incidence of negligence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering the wrong medication is negligence, failing the standard of care and risking harm.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is teaching a newly licensed nurse about tasks to delegate to assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Counting respirations is within AP scope, while interpretation remains the nurse's duty.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is leading an in-service about legal issues. Which of the following examples should the nurse use to demonstrate an incidence of negligence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering the wrong medication is negligence, failing the standard of care and risking harm.
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 planning to provide discharge teaching to a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Matching interpreter gender and age to client preferences enhances comfort and effective communication.