ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of schizophrenia and a prescription for an antipsychotic medication. The nurse should recognize that which of the following indicates an adverse effect that must be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A shuffling gait indicates possible extrapyramidal symptoms, such as Parkinsonism, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client who has a seizure disorder and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking phenytoin with food reduces gastrointestinal side effects and improves absorption.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the laboratory values of a client who is receiving epoetin alfa. Which of the following findings indicates a therapeutic response to the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased hemoglobin indicates epoetin alfa is stimulating red blood cell production.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an IV medication to a client and accidently punctures the IV bag, causing the medication to leak on the counter. Which of the following medications requires the nurse to follow facility procedures in the safe handling of a biohazardous material spill?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Doxorubicin, a chemotherapy agent, is hazardous and requires special handling procedures for spills.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Which of the following client statements demonstrates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing loose clothing prevents irritation at the ICD site, demonstrating understanding.