ATI RN
ATI RN pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is using the faces, legs, activity, cry, consolability (FLACC) scale to assess the need for PRN pain medication for a client who has cognitive impairment. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication the client is experiencing pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Resisting care indicates discomfort or distress, a pain sign on the FLACC scale.
Question 2 of 5
A community health nurse is visiting an older adult client who recently moved into an assisted living apartment. Which of the following client statements indicates difficulty accepting their transition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Social withdrawal and frustration about peers suggest difficulty adjusting to the new environment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is leading an in-service about legal issues. Which of the following examples should the nurse use to demonstrate an incidence of negligence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering the wrong medication is negligence, failing the standard of care and risking harm.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for an exacerbation of their COPD. The client will be discharged with a new prescription for oxygen therapy and will need assistance with activities of daily living. Which of the following referrals should the nurse obtain for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A case manager coordinates home oxygen and ADL assistance, ensuring comprehensive support.
Question 5 of 5
A community health nurse is developing a brochure about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Which of the following potential complications of OSA should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: OSA's chronic hypoxia increases cardiac workload, potentially leading to heart failure.