ATI RN
ATI RN pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a health history from a newly admitted client. Which of the following information should the nurse expect to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health habits like diet and exercise are subjective data key to the health history.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for parenteral therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when initiating IV therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Tourniquet placement 5-10 cm above the site distends the vein for easier access.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Positive Trousseau's sign, muscle cramps, and tingling around the lips are classic signs of hypocalcemia due to neuromuscular excitability.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is using the faces, legs, activity, cry, consolability (FLACC) scale to assess the need for PRN pain medication for a client who has cognitive impairment. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication the client is experiencing pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Resisting care indicates discomfort or distress, a pain sign on the FLACC scale.
Question 5 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.