ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swelling in the affected leg may indicate deep-vein thrombosis, requiring provider notification. Pain, mild fever, and normal heart rate are expected.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for venlafaxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting increased sweating is important with venlafaxine, an SNRI, as it's a common side effect. Antacids are unrelated, mood improvement takes weeks, and stopping abruptly risks withdrawal.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about preventing hypoglycemia during exercise. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eating a carbohydrate snack before exercise prevents hypoglycemia by providing glucose for energy. Increasing insulin, exercising at peak insulin times, or decreasing fluids increases hypoglycemia risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy and reports pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering prescribed morphine addresses postoperative pain effectively, as it's a potent analgesic for moderate to severe pain. A back rub or repositioning may provide comfort but is less effective for surgical pain. A heating pad is contraindicated post-cholecystectomy due to risk of bleeding or tissue damage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest pain, often burning, is typical in GERD due to acid reflux. Fever, weight gain, or diarrhea are not characteristic.