ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient receiving epidural analgesia for pain during labor. Which of the following observations should be the nurse's priority? Which observation is the priority for epidural analgesia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension (80/56 mm Hg) is a serious side effect, risking organ perfusion, making it the priority.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a medication for a patient and observes the date of expiration on the vial occurred 2 months ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? What should the nurse do with expired medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Returning expired medication to the pharmacy ensures proper disposal. Giving or discarding directly is inappropriate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for citalopram. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? What instructions should the nurse include for citalopram?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting suicidal thoughts is critical due to potential early SSRI risks. Morning dosing, tyramine, or food are not primary concerns.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? What instructions should the nurse include for warfarin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding vitamin K-rich foods prevents interference with warfarin's anticoagulant effect. Morning dosing, vitamin C, or hard toothbrushes are irrelevant.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has nausea and a prescription for metoclopramide intravenously every 8 hours as needed. The client asks the nurse how metoclopramide will relieve her nausea. Which explanation should the nurse provide?How does metoclopramide relieve nausea?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Metoclopramide promotes and enhances gastric emptying, speeding stomach emptying, not relaxing muscles or reducing acid.