ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of seizures and is receiving phenytoin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenytoin can cause hepatotoxicity, so monitoring liver function tests is essential to detect potential liver damage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for an MAOI. Which of the following foods is contraindicated with this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Certain types of cheese, particularly aged cheeses, contain high levels of tyramine. Consuming tyramine while on an MAOI can lead to hypertensive crises, which are potentially life-threatening.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling around the mouth may indicate hypocalcemia due to parathyroid gland damage during thyroidectomy, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager is updating protocols for the use of belt restraints. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse manager include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Documenting the client's condition every 15 minutes ensures safety and compliance with restraint protocols.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clots in the urine may indicate bleeding or obstruction, requiring immediate reporting to the provider.