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 caring for a client receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal (ET) tube. The high-pressure alarm is beeping, and the client is experiencing respiratory distress. The nurse is unable to determine the cause of the alarm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Manual ventilation ensures oxygenation while troubleshooting the high-pressure alarm.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received 50,000 units of IV heparin rather than the prescribed 5,000 units. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking for bleeding is the priority to ensure client safety after a heparin overdose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer PRN pain medication to a client who has cholelithiasis and is experiencing moderate abdominal pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ketorolac, an NSAID, effectively manages moderate to severe pain from cholelithiasis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for albuterol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A heart rate of 120/min may indicate tachycardia, a potential side effect of albuterol, and should be reported to the provider.