ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia and tells the nurse, 'I feel like an elephant is sitting on my chest.' The client is weak and unable to walk. After the nurse initiates chest pain protocol, which of the following is the priority diagnostic test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 12-lead ECG is the priority to assess for cardiac causes of chest pain, like myocardial infarction, given the client's description of heavy chest pressure. PT/INR, serum potassium, and chest x-ray are secondary, as cardiac issues are life-threatening and require immediate evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a school-age child who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lethargy is expected in hypothyroidism due to slowed metabolism, causing fatigue. Diarrhea, tachycardia, and hirsutism are not typical; constipation and bradycardia are more common.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for budesonide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after budesonide, an inhaled corticosteroid, prevents oral thrush. It's taken regularly, not as needed, relief is not immediate, and food is unrelated.
Extract:
The nurse is continuing to care for the client.
Vital Signs.
Day 1, 0900:. Temperature (oral) 36.9° C (98.4° F). Heart rate 72/min.
Respiratory rate 16/min.
BP 162/112 mm Hg. Day 1, 0930:. Oxygen saturation 97% on room air.
Temperature (oral) 37.1° C (98.8° F). Heart rate 84/min.
Respiratory rate 18/min.
BP 166/110 mm Hg. Oxygen saturation 99% on room air.
Question 4 of 5
Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following. sentence The client is at greatest risk for developing Target 1 and Target 2. Conditions.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: High blood pressure, proteinuria, and headache at 31 weeks gestation indicate preeclampsia, risking seizures and heart failure due to cardiovascular strain. Abruption, insufficiency, and hypoglycemia are less directly supported.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for albuterol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting heart palpitations is critical, as albuterol can cause tachycardia. It's not taken with meals, doesn't require refrigeration, and is used as needed or per schedule, not every 2 hours.