ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use an albuterol inhaler. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding the breath for 10 seconds allows albuterol to reach deep into the lungs, maximizing effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has asthma and a prescription for montelukast granules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the client's parent on administering the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Montelukast can be taken 2 hours before exercise to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, in addition to daily evening doses.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a head injury. The client states they fell off a ladder while painting approximately 2 hours ago and lost consciousness for 45 minutes according to their partner. The nurse should determine that the client is experiencing which of the following classifications of traumatic brain injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A loss of consciousness for 45 minutes indicates a moderate traumatic brain injury, as it falls between 30 minutes and 6 hours, per standard classification.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has asthma and allergies. The nurse should inform the client to avoid which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mold is a common allergen that exacerbates asthma and allergy symptoms by causing airway inflammation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a critical care unit is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right pneumonectomy. After extubation from the ventilator, in which of the following positions should the client be placed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's position promotes lung expansion in the remaining lung and reduces aspiration risk post-pneumonectomy.