ATI RN
ATI n200 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse auscultates a S4 heart sound during the morning assessment of a client. Which additional assessment data would correlate with this finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An S4 heart sound often indicates heart failure or ventricular stiffness; crackles suggest pulmonary congestion, a common related finding.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse auscultates a heart murmur on a client with cardiovascular disease. At which anatomic landmark will an aortic murmur be heard the loudest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The aortic area is best auscultated at the second intercostal space right of the sternum, where aortic murmurs are loudest due to proximity to the aortic valve.
Question 3 of 5
When developing a plan of care for the client diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia, the nurse would encourage intake of which foods?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Seafood, particularly shellfish, is rich in heme iron, which is highly absorbable and effective for treating iron deficiency anemia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse who is providing instructions to a client with hypertension will stress that it is most important to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weekly weight monitoring helps detect fluid retention or changes impacting hypertension management.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is administering Furosemide 40 mg PO to a client with peripheral edema. Which method should the nurse use to best evaluate the client's response to this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily weights directly measure fluid loss, the primary goal of furosemide in treating peripheral edema.