ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has COPD and is experiencing dyspnea. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing helps prolong exhalation, reducing air trapping and easing dyspnea in clients with COPD.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client who has a seizure disorder and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking phenytoin with food reduces gastrointestinal side effects and improves absorption.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for clopidogrel. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clopidogrel increases bleeding risk, so reporting unusual bleeding is critical for early intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a preschool-age child who is in the acute phase of Kawasaki disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring cardiac status is critical due to risks of myocarditis and coronary artery aneurysms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of schizophrenia and a prescription for an antipsychotic medication. The nurse should recognize that which of the following indicates an adverse effect that must be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A shuffling gait indicates possible extrapyramidal symptoms, such as Parkinsonism, requiring immediate reporting.