ATI RN
ATI RN pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about fire safety at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A damp cloth filters smoke and toxins, aiding safe evacuation.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching about using an incentive spirometer for a client. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the breath maximizes lung expansion, preventing atelectasis.
Question 4 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.
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 5 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.