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 mastectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swelling in the affected arm suggests lymphedema, a complication post-mastectomy, requiring provider notification. Pain, serous drainage, and mild fever are expected.
Question 2 of 5
The provider has admitted the client to the inpatient obstetrics unit and written prescriptions based on the client's condition. The action the nurse should take first is Select from Options 1 followed by Select from Options 1.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Evaluating the fetal heart rate tracing is the priority to assess fetal well-being in preeclampsia, guiding further interventions. Urine collection, medications, and catheterization follow based on fetal status.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for verapamil. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring pulse daily is important with verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, as it can cause bradycardia. Fiber is unrelated, grapefruit juice increases drug levels, and verapamil can be taken with or without food.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a mastectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swelling in the affected arm suggests lymphedema, a complication post-mastectomy, requiring provider notification. Pain, serous drainage, and mild fever are expected.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dyspnea is expected in heart failure due to fluid overload and reduced cardiac output. Weak pulses, weight gain, and tachycardia are more common.