ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse inadvertently administered 160 mg of valsartan PO to a client who was scheduled to receive 80 mg. Which of the following actions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The priority is to assess for orthostatic hypotension, a potential adverse effect of valsartan overdose, which can cause significant blood pressure drops.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of unstable angina presents to the emergency department with constant chest pressure that is unrelieved with rest. The client appears anxious, pale, and diaphoretic. After obtaining the client's vital signs, which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation, reducing clot formation in acute coronary syndrome, a priority in this scenario.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hematuria is a classic sign of acute glomerulonephritis due to inflammation and damage to the glomeruli, causing blood in the urine.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine, is used to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms and prevent seizures.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a peripheral IV catheter. After puncturing the skin with the vascular access device and noting a blood return in the flashback chamber, which of the following actions should the nurse perform next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advancing the catheter into the vein after blood return ensures proper placement for IV access.