ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for? Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for prednisone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone can cause weight gain due to fluid retention and increased appetite. Other options are not typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving IV fluids. The nurse notes that the IV site is red, warm, and painful. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? What should the nurse do first for IV site issues?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discontinuing the IV line is the first action for signs of phlebitis (red, warm, painful) to prevent further complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? What instructions should the nurse include for levothyroxine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine in the morning on an empty stomach ensures optimal absorption. Meals, bedtime, or grapefruit juice reduce efficacy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for sertraline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? What instructions should the nurse include for sertraline?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking sertraline at bedtime minimizes daytime drowsiness. Food, driving, or weight loss are not primary concerns.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse assumes various roles while working with patients. Which of the following describes the nursing role of protecting the patient and supporting the patient's decisions? Which role involves protecting and supporting patient decisions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Advocacy involves protecting patient rights and supporting their decisions, even if differing from the nurse’s beliefs.