ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing seizures due to alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diazepam, a benzodiazepine, is the first-line treatment for alcohol withdrawal seizures, reducing neuronal excitability.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic pain about avoiding constipation from opioid medications. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing exercise stimulates bowel motility, helping prevent opioid-induced constipation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about using transdermal scopolamine to treat motion sickness. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying the patch before travel ensures scopolamine is absorbed, preventing motion sickness effectively.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for a corticosteroid inhaler for asthma. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after using a corticosteroid inhaler prevents oral thrush, a common side effect.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse is planning care for an older adult client who has vision loss and takes medications throughout the day. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Different-shaped container lids help the client identify medications tactilely, promoting safe administration despite vision loss.