ATI RN
ATI RN pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client about factors that increase the risk of urinary tract infection. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased bladder tone can cause urinary retention, leading to urine stasis, promoting bacterial growth and increasing UTI risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to provide discharge teaching to a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Matching interpreter gender and age to client preferences enhances comfort and effective communication.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse has initiated an incident report for a missed dose of medication on a client that caused no harm to the client. Which of the following responses by the nurse manager indicates the use of just culture?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Just culture focuses on identifying causes to improve systems, not punishing for non-harmful errors.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who recently lost a loved one. The client reports frequent headaches, indigestion, and heart palpitations. Which of the following types of grief is the client likely experiencing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Masked grief manifests as physical symptoms unrecognized as grief-related, like headaches and palpitations.