ATI RN
ATI RN pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about prevention of injury when lifting. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Standing close to the object reduces back strain and improves control, adhering to proper lifting techniques.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
1000:
An older adult client admitted following a fall down approximately five steps. Client's partner reports client possibly hit their head and was a little disoriented for a minute or two. Client states, "I feel fine. I just slipped." Client has a history of falls and orthostatic hypotension per client's partner. Client uses a walker and wears rubber-soled slippers at home. Client ordered new glasses following an eye exam last week but has not received them yet. Partner states they both do exercises that focus on coordination, three times per week.
1400:
An assistive personnel found the client lying on the floor after coming back from the bathroom. Client states, "I'm so sorry. I had to get up to go to the bathroom, and I couldn't wait for someone to help me." Client is awake, alert, and oriented to person, place, and time. Client reports.no pain. Assessment reveals no injury. Client was provided call button and reminded to call for help when getting out of bed Bed alarm activated.
Question 2 of 5
Click to highlight the pieces of information that indicate the client is at risk for falls.
| admitted following a fall down approximately five steps |
| client possibly hit their head and was a little disoriented for a minute or two |
| history of falls and orthostatic hypotension per client's partner |
| uses a walker |
| Client ordered new glasses following an eye exam last week but has not received them yet |
| Lying: 130/90 mm Hg |
| Standing: 98/60 mm Hg |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F,G
Rationale: A recent fall, possible head injury with disorientation, history of falls and orthostatic hypotension, use of a walker, uncorrected vision changes, and a significant drop in blood pressure on standing all indicate increased fall risk.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Diagnostic Results
Day 1:
The client has left-sided weakness and is unable to ambulate without full assistance. 2+ pedal pulses present and equal bilaterally.
Day 2:
Area of swelling and tenderness noted to back of right calf. Pedal pulses present and equal bilaterally.
Question 3 of 5
The client is at risk for developing ___ due to their ___
| deep vein thrombosis (DVT) |
| immobility |
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Swelling and tenderness in the calf are key signs of DVT, which is a common complication of immobility after a stroke. Immobility leads to venous stasis, increasing the risk of clot formation.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is witnessing the informed consent for a client who is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse ensures understanding and voluntary consent, notifying the provider if clarification is needed.
Question 5 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.