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 receiving a continuous IV infusion of propofol. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring respiratory rate is essential with propofol, a sedative, due to risk of respiratory depression. Glucose, potassium, and urine output are less directly affected.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of stroke. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unilateral arm weakness is typical post-stroke due to hemispheric brain damage. Bilateral weakness, fever, or abdominal pain are not specific to stroke.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epigastric pain, radiating to the back, is typical in pancreatitis due to pancreatic inflammation. Pain is not in the right lower quadrant, diarrhea is less common, and fever may occur but is less specific.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early ambulation post-cholecystectomy prevents complications like thrombosis and promotes recovery. Supine positioning is not required, laxatives are per need, and heating pads are contraindicated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for duloxetine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting nausea is important with duloxetine, an SNRI, as it's a common side effect. It's taken flexibly, tyramine is unrelated, and mood improvement takes weeks.