ATI RN
ATI RN pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to provide foot care for a client who is ambulatory. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should follow when performing foot care.
Correct Answer: B,C,E,D,A
Rationale: Assist into sitting position, soak feet, rub calluses, dry feet, apply lotion ensures systematic care.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Laboratory Results
0950:
A male client transferred to room from PACU following abdominal surgery. Report received that estimated blood loss in the procedure was 1200 mL. Client is alert and talking. Lung sounds clear, heart regular rate and rhythm, hypoactive bowel sounds. Sequential compression devices in place and peripheral pulses palpable and equal bilaterally. Client can feel and wiggle toes.
1025:
Called to room. Client appears agitated. The client states, "I feel like something is wrong." Lung sounds clear, increased rate and depth of respirations noted. Client rates incisional pain as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. Surgical dressing dry and intact. Hypoactive bowel sounds. Peripheral pulses palpable and strong capillary refill time (CRT) less than 3 seconds,
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should first follow up on the client's ___ and ___
| oxygen saturation |
| pain |
| WBC count |
| behavioral findings |
| bowel findings |
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Oxygen saturation drop to 90% indicates potential hypoxia needing immediate follow-up. Behavioral findings like agitation and a sense of unease could signal early deterioration or hypovolemia post-surgery.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder following the occurrence of a natural disaster. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to identify the client's support systems?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about comfort discussing the disaster assesses available emotional support.
Question 4 of 5
A community health nurse is developing a brochure about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Which of the following potential complications of OSA should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: OSA's chronic hypoxia increases cardiac workload, potentially leading to heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's intake and output and notes the following: 0.9% sodium chloride 600 mL IV infusion, cefazolin 250 mg in dextrose 5% in water 100 mL intermittent IV bolus, 200 mL emesis, 40 mL voided urine, and 20 mL urine from straight catheterization. The nurse should record the difference between the intake and output as how many mL?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Total intake: 600 + 100 = 700 mL;
Total output: 200 + 40 + 20 = 260 mL; Difference: 700 - 260 = 440 mL.