ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a vented NG tube set to low intermittent suction and has vomited. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Evaluating the suction device's function is the priority to ensure it is working correctly, preventing aspiration of vomited contents, which is a critical risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is providing care for a client who has been receiving donepezil. Which of the following findings indicates that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Donepezil improves cognitive function, particularly short-term memory, in clients with Alzheimer's disease.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for amitriptyline for depression. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amitriptyline can cause drowsiness and blurred vision, so avoiding driving until side effects are known ensures safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the ED is administering naloxone for a heroin overdose. Which finding indicates the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased respiratory rate indicates naloxone is reversing opioid-induced respiratory depression.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking digoxin to treat chronic heart failure. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is developing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blurred vision is a hallmark of digoxin toxicity, indicating potential overdose requiring immediate attention.