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 migraines. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea is common in migraines, often accompanying headache and visual disturbances. Leg pain, chest tightness, or fever are not typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An abduction pillow maintains hip alignment, preventing dislocation post-hip arthroplasty. Dependent positioning increases edema, crossing legs risks dislocation, and weight-bearing follows protocol.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoxemia is expected in COPD due to impaired gas exchange. Barrel-shaped chest is common, but bradypnea and weight gain are not; tachypnea and weight loss are more typical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new prescription for haloperidol. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shuffling gait, a sign of parkinsonism, is an extrapyramidal symptom of haloperidol, indicating potential tardive dyskinesia, a serious neurological condition requiring prompt reporting. Weight gain, dry mouth, and sedation are common side effects but not as critical as extrapyramidal symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client to a medical-surgical unit. When performing medication reconciliation for the client, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Comparing new prescriptions with the client's reported medications ensures accuracy, preventing errors, interactions, or omissions. Including potential adverse effects is not part of reconciliation. Excluding supplements risks missing interactions. Encouraging a home list is unreliable and unsafe.