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 history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest pain, often burning, is typical in GERD due to acid reflux. Fever, weight gain, or diarrhea are not characteristic.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying a cold pack reduces swelling and pain post-knee arthroplasty. Dependent positioning increases edema, weight-bearing is per protocol, and stool softeners are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for ipratropium. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after ipratropium, an inhaler, prevents oral irritation or infection. It's used per schedule, relief is not immediate, and it's not taken with food.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a cesarean birth. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early ambulation post-cesarean prevents complications like thrombosis and promotes recovery. Supine positioning is not required, laxatives are per need, and heating pads are contraindicated due to infection risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer dopamine hydrochloride 4 mcg/kg/min via continuous infusion. Available is dopamine hydrochloride in a solution of 800 mg in a 250 mL bag. The client weighs 80 kg. The nurse should set the IV infusion to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calculate: 4 mcg/kg/min × 80 kg = 320 mcg/min = 0.32 mg/min. Hourly: 0.32 mg/min × 60 = 19.2 mg/hr. Solution: 800 mg/250 mL = 3.2 mg/mL. Volume: 19.2 mg ÷ 3.2 mg/mL = 6 mL/hr.