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 experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moving objects away from the client prevents injury during a seizure. Supine positioning risks aspiration, tongue depressors cause harm, and restraining limbs increases injury risk.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for atorvastatin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting muscle pain is critical with atorvastatin, a statin, due to risk of rhabdomyolysis. It's taken at any time, grapefruit juice increases drug levels, and blood pressure is not affected.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for gabapentin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reporting drowsiness is important with gabapentin, as it can cause sedation. Antacids reduce absorption, weight gain is more common, and stopping abruptly risks withdrawal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following manifestations is an indication of a candida infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yellow patches in the mouth indicate oral candidiasis (thrush), a Candida albicans infection, causing pain and difficulty swallowing. Hearing loss, night sweats, and brittle nails are not related.