ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Warfarin increases bleeding risk. Reporting unusual bleeding allows early intervention, and avoiding aspirin, an NSAID, prevents increased bleeding risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has neutropenia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the client in a private room reduces exposure to pathogens, protecting the client with neutropenia from infections.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy and reports pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the pain level first helps determine the severity and guides appropriate interventions, ensuring effective pain management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Levothyroxine is best absorbed when taken in the morning on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before eating, to optimize efficacy.
Question 5 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.