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ATI n200 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement, made by the client with coronary artery disease, alerts the nurse that the client may be experiencing difficulty adapting to the illness?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Delaying medical attention for chest discomfort suggests a lack of understanding of the severity of coronary artery disease, indicating poor adaptation and potential risk.
Question 2 of 5
The client problem of Activity Intolerance related to hypoxemia from sickling RBCs has been made for a client with sickle cell anemia. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: All options address activity intolerance by managing fatigue, ensuring oxygenation, monitoring safety, assessing functional status, and evaluating post-activity vitals, critical for sickle cell anemia care.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about the prescribed bumetanide, a loop diuretic, 1 mg PO daily. Which statement, made by the client would indicate that the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking bumetanide with breakfast ensures consistent timing and avoids nocturnal diuresis, indicating effective teaching.
Question 4 of 5
A female client with iron-deficiency anemia is experiencing increased fatigue and a shiny red tongue. The nurse would anticipate seeing which additional assessment finding(s) (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Koilonychia (
A), low hemoglobin (
D), and tachypnea (E) are associated with iron deficiency anemia due to impaired oxygen transport and tissue hypoxia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse, who is assessing a client with peripheral vascular disease, notes that the client has no hair on the legs and has thick toenails. Which statement best describes the cause of this finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peripheral vascular disease reduces blood flow, leading to decreased oxygen delivery, which causes hair loss and thickened nails due to impaired tissue nutrition.