ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for sumatriptan for migraine headaches. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sumatriptan is most effective when taken at the onset of migraine symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing expressive aphasia and right hemiparesis following a stroke. Which of the following actions by the nurse best promotes communication among staff caring for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular interdisciplinary team meetings ensure all staff are updated on the client's needs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client who requests a contraceptive diaphragm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Determining the client's knowledge ensures teaching is focused on areas needing additional information.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has rheumatoid arthritis about illness management. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking a hot shower in the morning can help decrease stiffness and improve joint mobility.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of vancomycin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An elevated serum creatinine may indicate nephrotoxicity, a serious adverse effect of vancomycin.