ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a urinary tract infection and is receiving ciprofloxacin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A vaginal yeast infection is a common side effect of ciprofloxacin due to altered flora, requiring provider notification for treatment. Tea-colored urine, cramping, and photosensitivity are less urgent or expected.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for methotrexate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting signs of infection is critical with methotrexate, an immunosuppressant, due to infection risk. Antacids are unrelated, pain relief is not immediate, and vitamin C is not specific.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for citalopram. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting suicidal thoughts is critical with citalopram, an SSRI, due to increased risk early in treatment. It's taken in the morning, tyramine is unrelated, and mood improvement takes weeks.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse provide care for a client who is postoperative. The newly licensed nurse tells the client that she will insert a urinary catheter if the client will not void. Which of the following torts should the charge nurse identify as having occurred?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse's threat to catheterize without consent is assault, creating fear of harmful contact. Libel involves written defamation, battery is actual contact, and negligence is substandard care.