ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a female client who has a T4 spinal cord injury and is at risk for acquiring urinary tract infections. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging fluid intake helps flush bacteria from the urinary tract, reducing UTI risk. Back-to-front cleansing, indwelling catheters, and frequent bedpan use increase infection risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and new prescriptions for cromolyn and albuterol, both by nebulizer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering nebulized medications 10 minutes apart prevents interaction and ensures effectiveness. Albuterol is used for acute symptoms, not cromolyn, and neither is used immediately post-exercise.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has asthma and a new prescription for inhaled beclomethasone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after beclomethasone use prevents oral candidiasis, a common side effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a disposable three chamber chest tube in place. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing a complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber indicates an air leak, a complication requiring intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who requires home oxygen therapy. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Synthetic clothing and wool can cause static sparks, increasing fire risk with oxygen use.