ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating a patient with benign prostatic hypertrophy who has been newly prescribed finasteride. What should the nurse include in the teaching? What should the nurse include in finasteride teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased libido is a side effect. No grapefruit interaction, PSA levels decrease, and response takes months.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is conducting a patient's history and physical examination. Which information should the nurse consider as subjective data? Which information is subjective data?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea is subjective, reported by the patient. Petechiae, cyanosis, and fever are objective, observable.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is conducting discharge teaching for a patient who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which statements by the patient indicate a need for further teaching? Which statement indicates a need for phenytoin teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assuming phenytoin can be stopped indicates misunderstanding, as abrupt cessation risks seizures. Other statements are correct.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is about to administer a daily dose of potassium chloride 20 mEq suspension orally. The available amount is potassium chloride suspension 10 mEq/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? How many mL of potassium chloride should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: 20 mEq ÷ 10 mEq/mL = 2 mL.