ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse plan to monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prothrombin time (PT/INR) monitors warfarin's anticoagulant effect, ensuring therapeutic levels. Hemoglobin, creatinine, and glucose are unrelated to warfarin's action.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Injecting insulin glargine into the thigh is correct, as it's a long-acting insulin given in subcutaneous sites like the thigh. Shaking the vial is incorrect, it's not taken before meals, and open vials can be stored for 28 days.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for venlafaxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting increased sweating is important with venlafaxine, an SNRI, as it's a common side effect. Antacids are unrelated, mood improvement takes weeks, and stopping abruptly risks withdrawal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states he recently purchased lavender oil to use when he gets the flu. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings as a potential contraindication for using lavender?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lavender oil can irritate airways and exacerbate asthma, making it a contraindication. Furosemide, alcohol use disorder, and vitamin C have no direct interactions with lavender oil.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dyspnea is expected in heart failure due to fluid overload and reduced cardiac output. Weak pulses, weight gain, and tachycardia are more common.