ATI RN
ATI RN pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer intermittent tube feeding to a client who has a percutaneous gastrostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking gastric pH (≤5.5) confirms tube placement, reducing aspiration risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who wants to stop receiving treatment for terminal cancer. The client's family asks the nurse if it is possible to continue the treatment without the client's knowledge. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Competent adults have the legal and ethical right to refuse treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching about using an incentive spirometer for a client. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the breath maximizes lung expansion, preventing atelectasis.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a first dose of amoxicillin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wheezing indicates airway constriction, a sign of anaphylaxis requiring immediate intervention.