ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is receiving a transfer report for a client who has a head injury. The client has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 3 for eye opening, 5 for best verbal response, and 5 for best motor response. Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion based on this data?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A GCS eye-opening score of 3 indicates the client opens eyes to verbal stimuli, consistent with the data.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 1 day postoperative following a lobectomy and has a chest tube drainage system in place. Which of the following findings by the nurse indicates a need for intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Subcutaneous emphysema suggests an air leak or pneumothorax, requiring immediate intervention. Non-visible eyelets, suction chamber bubbling, and tidal fluctuations are normal findings.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic sees a client who has an acute asthma exacerbation. Which of the following medications should reduce the symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, rapidly relieves acute asthma symptoms by relaxing airway muscles.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a stroke involving the right hemisphere. Which of the following alterations in function should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Right-hemisphere strokes commonly cause agnosia, such as inability to recognize familiar faces, due to impaired visual and spatial processing. Hemiparesis affects the left side, and language issues are left-hemisphere related.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a female client who has a T4 spinal cord injury and is at risk for acquiring urinary tract infections. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging fluid intake helps flush bacteria from the urinary tract, reducing UTI risk. Back-to-front cleansing, indwelling catheters, and frequent bedpan use increase infection risk.