ATI RN
ATI RN pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client who has a latex allergy for surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using latex-free IV ports avoids exposure to rubber stoppers, reducing the risk of an allergic reaction in a latex-sensitive client.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of uninsured clients in the emergency department of a private hospital. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as a violation of a client's rights according to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: EMTALA mandates screening and stabilization before referral, violated by sending for evaluation elsewhere.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who speaks a different language and is having difficulty understanding them. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A trained interpreter ensures accurate, professional communication.
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 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.