ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has neutropenia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the client in a private room reduces exposure to pathogens, protecting the client with neutropenia from infections.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a parent of a school-age child who is to begin a daily dose of methylphenidate. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering methylphenidate after breakfast reduces side effects and supports daytime focus.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing information for a client who has a new prescription for simvastatin. For which of the following should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simvastatin can lead to muscle-related side effects, including myopathy and rhabdomyolysis, which can present as muscle weakness. Clients must report these symptoms to prevent serious complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about bladder retraining for incontinence. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pelvic-floor exercises, such as Kegels, strengthen muscles supporting the bladder, improving control over incontinence.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has diabetes mellitus about the glycosylated hemoglobin blood test. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of this test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The HbA1c test monitors long-term blood glucose control, reflecting management over 2-3 months.