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 placenta previa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spotting is common in placenta previa due to the placenta's abnormal implantation near the cervical os, causing vaginal bleeding. Nausea is unrelated. A board-like abdomen suggests peritonitis, not previa. Delayed menses indicates pregnancy but not specifically previa.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tingling around the mouth indicates hypocalcemia, a risk post-thyroidectomy due to parathyroid gland damage, requiring immediate reporting. Hoarseness and pain are expected, and a calcium level of 9.0 mg/dL is normal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for alprazolam. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol is critical with alprazolam, a benzodiazepine, due to risk of severe sedation. It can be taken with or without food, weight changes are not typical, and stopping abruptly risks withdrawal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting a heart rate less than 60/min is critical, as digoxin can cause bradycardia, indicating toxicity. High-fiber foods are not contraindicated, antacids may reduce absorption, and digoxin does not significantly increase urine production.