ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for benzonatate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Benzonatate is a non-narcotic cough suppressant that works by numbing the throat and lungs, making the cough reflex less active. It can cause drowsiness and dizziness, so patients are advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this medication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received excessive IV fluids in error. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Contacting the provider is essential to inform them of the error and receive further instructions. Reporting the error to the charge nurse is necessary for proper documentation. Auscultating the client's lungs is important to check for signs of fluid overload. Checking for peripheral edema helps assess the extent of fluid overload.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Nurses' Notes
Physical Examination Results
1220
Temperature: 40.2° C (104.4° F)
Respiratory rate: 24/min
Heart rate: 125/min
Blood pressure: 90/60 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation: 86% on 2 L oxygen via nasal cannula
A nurse is caring for a 35-year-old male client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) following a laparoscopic appendectomy. The client is drowsy and responsive to voice. As part of the assessment, the nurse must monitor the client’s status and respond to changes.
Exhibits
Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options:
The nurse should first address the client's Oxygen saturationRespiratory rateBlood pressureMuscle rigidity, followed by the client’s Heart rateTemperatureNausea and vomitingBlood pressure.
Question 3 of 5
Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options: The nurse should first address the client'sOxygen saturationRespiratory rateBlood pressureMuscle rigidity, followed by the client'sHeart rateTemperatureNausea and vomitingBlood pressure.
| Oxygen saturation |
| Respiratory rate |
| Blood pressure |
| Muscle rigidity |
| Heart rate |
| Temperature |
| Nausea and vomiting |
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: The nurse should first address the client's oxygen saturation, followed by the client's blood pressure to manage hypoxia and hemodynamic instability.
Extract:
Vital Signs
History and Physical
Nurse's Notes
Physical Examination Results
Diagnostic Results
1200
Temperature: 37.1°C (98.8°F)
Blood Pressure: 145/95 mm Hg
Respiratory Rate: 24/min
Heart Rate: 95/min
1700
Temperature: 37.2°C (98.9°F)
Blood Pressure: 103/72 mm Hg
Respiratory Rate: 18/min
Heart Rate: 105/min
Question 4 of 5
The client is at risk for developing which condition? Complete the following sentence by selecting the correct options from the list below: The client is at risk for developing Syncopecardiac arrhythmiaMuscle spasmsFluid overload due to HypokalemiaHypertensionHypernatremiaSinus tachycardia.
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: The client is at risk for developing cardiac arrhythmia due to hypokalemia. Low potassium levels can lead to irregular heartbeats, indicated by the client's symptoms and potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
History and Physical
Vital Signs
Physical Examination Results
5 weeks ago:
The client reports experiencing persistent insomnia and anxiety. She has been feeling increasingly restless and has lost weight despite having an increased appetite. Her skin is warm and moist. Speech is rapid, and she seems anxious and fidgety during the assessment. She denies any abdominal discomfort or issues with digestion. Lung sounds are clear to auscultation, and her abdomen is soft with normoactive bowel sounds. The client was instructed to undergo lab work and return for follow-up in 4 weeks.
Today:
The client reports some improvement but still experiences occasional anxiety. She states she has been sleeping better for the past week and her appetite remains unchanged. The nurse notes her skin is warm but now dry. Her lung sounds are clear, and her abdomen remains soft and non-tender with normoactive bowel sounds. The client expresses that she still feels anxious at times but believes her symptoms are improving.
Question 5 of 5
Select the 4 findings that indicate an improvement in the client's condition.
| Temperature |
| Mood |
| Weight |
| Sleep pattern |
| Heart rate |
| Abdominal findings |
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Improved mood, weight gain, better sleep, and reduced heart rate indicate improvement in the client's condition.