ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine with a full glass of water prevents esophageal irritation and aids absorption. Antacids reduce absorption, grapefruit juice is unrelated, and weight loss, not gain, is expected.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is implementing seizure precautions for a client who has had a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inserting an IV saline lock allows rapid administration of antiepileptic medications, essential for seizure management. A tracheostomy tray is unnecessary; airway management uses positioning or suctioning. Supine positioning risks aspiration; semi-prone is preferred.
Tongue depressors are dangerous and can cause injury during seizures.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased urinary output indicates furosemide is reducing fluid retention in heart failure. Decreased BUN may suggest overhydration, decreased hemoglobin indicates anemia, and weight gain suggests fluid overload.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who asks about the use of warfarin. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a contraindication for the administration of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recent eye surgery is a contraindication for warfarin due to increased bleeding risk in delicate ocular tissues, which could cause severe complications like vision loss. Warfarin is used post-myocardial infarction and for thrombophlebitis to prevent clots. Breast cancer is not a direct contraindication but requires careful consideration.