ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who reports ingesting thirty diazepam tablets 20 min ago. The client is lethargic and a respiratory rate of 10/min. After securing the client's airway and initiating an IV, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flumazenil is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose and should be administered to reverse the effects of diazepam.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TPN contains high glucose concentrations, requiring frequent blood glucose monitoring to prevent hyperglycemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is light-sensitive; storing in a dark, airtight container maintains its potency.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for albuterol via metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler ensures proper mixing of the medication for effective delivery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is assessing an adolescent client. The nurse should expect the adolescent to be in which of the following of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, adolescents (ages 12-18) are in the stage of Identity vs. Role Confusion. During this stage, they work to develop a sense of personal identity and to explore different roles and beliefs.