ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a terminal illness and is ventilator dependent. The client is alert and oriented and he wants to discontinue use of the ventilator. The nurse should be aware that continued treatment against the client's wishes is a violation of which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Autonomy respects the client's right to make decisions about their treatment, including discontinuation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's cranial nerves. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to assess cranial nerve II?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cranial nerve II (optic) is assessed by testing visual acuity, such as with a Snellen chart.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has tuberculosis and is to start medication therapy with isoniazid, rifampin and pyrazinamide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regular sputum specimens monitor treatment efficacy and infectiousness. Isoniazid is taken on an empty stomach, pyrazinamide doesn't require specific water intake, and culture negativity varies.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has asthma. Which of the following areas should the nurse evaluate as the most reliable indicator of central cyanosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The oral mucosa is the most reliable site for detecting central cyanosis, as it reflects arterial oxygen saturation and is less affected by peripheral factors.