ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a 12yearold child who is newly diagnosed with asthma about managing the condition to prevent asthma attacks. Which of the following statements by the child should indicate to the nurse that the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eliminating allergens reduces asthma triggers, preventing attacks, and shows understanding of effective management strategies.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is caring for a client who is quadriplegic following a spinal cord injury and who is adjusting to the home environment. Which of the following client statements indicates the client is adapting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using modified utensils and noting improvement shows adaptation to functional challenges.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP) following a closed head injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The supine position with the head elevated to 30 degrees helps lower ICP by promoting venous drainage. Log rolling, coughing, and warming blankets can increase ICP.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke involving the right cerebral hemisphere. The nurse should monitor for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A stroke in the right cerebral hemisphere often affects emotional regulation and impulse control, leading to risky behaviors. Visual deficits typically occur in the left field, and language issues are more associated with left-hemisphere strokes.
Question 5 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.