ATI RN
ATI RN pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about fire safety at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A damp cloth filters smoke and toxins, aiding safe evacuation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a medical unit is caring for a group of clients. For which of the following tasks should the nurse wear a face shield?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning generates aerosols, requiring a face shield to protect against respiratory secretions.
Question 4 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.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Medical History
Nurses' Notes
1000:
Temperature 36° C (96.8° F)
Blood pressure 118/56 mm Hg
Heart rate 92/min
Respiratory rate 18/min
Oxygen saturation 95% on room air
1200:
Temperature 37.2° C (99° F)
Blood pressure 104/56 mm Hg
Heart rate 62/min
Respiratory rate 12/min
Oxygen saturation 94% on room air
Question 5 of 5
The client is most at risk of developing ___ and ___
| urinary tract infection |
| delayed wound healing |
| deep vein thrombosis |
| atelectasis |
| paralytic ileus |
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Atelectasis risk is high due to shallow breathing and morphine use suppressing respiratory effort post-surgery. Paralytic ileus is indicated by persistent hypoactive bowel sounds and opioid effects.