ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the partner of a client who had a stroke about dysphagia. Which of the following statements by the client's partner should indicate to the nurse that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tilting the head forward during swallowing helps close the airway, reducing aspiration risk in dysphagia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client's family members about feeding safety for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Small bites reduce choking risk and aid safe swallowing in dysphagia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a three-chamber closed chest tube system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take after noticing a rise in the water seal chamber with client inspiration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A rise in the water seal chamber with inspiration (tidaling) is normal, indicating a patent chest tube, so the nurse should continue monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has cystic fibrosis and a prescription to receive chest physiotherapy (CPT). Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering albuterol before CPT opens airways, enhancing mucus clearance effectiveness.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is receiving a transfer report for a client who has a head injury. The client has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 3 for eye opening, 5 for best verbal response, and 5 for best motor response. Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion based on this data?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A GCS eye-opening score of 3 indicates the client opens eyes to verbal stimuli, consistent with the data.