ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of heart failure and is prescribed spironolactone. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone is potassium-sparing, so monitoring potassium levels is essential to prevent hyperkalemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about a 24-hr creatinine clearance test. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discarding the first morning void ensures the 24-hour collection period starts accurately, capturing a full day's urine output.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of tonic-clonic seizures and is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering antiepileptic medication before the MRI reduces the risk of seizures during the procedure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing potassium-rich foods helps counteract hypokalemia, a side effect of hydrochlorothiazide.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol with methotrexate reduces the risk of hepatotoxicity, a serious adverse effect.