ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of cefazolin via intermittent IV infusion to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reviewing allergy history is the first step to prevent allergic reactions, which can be life-threatening with antibiotics like cefazolin. Obtaining the drug, checking compatibility, and assessing IV patency follow.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Orthopnea, difficulty breathing when lying flat, is typical in heart failure due to fluid overload. Tachycardia, weight gain, and productive cough are more common.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for verapamil. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring pulse daily is important with verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, as it can cause bradycardia. Fiber is unrelated, grapefruit juice increases drug levels, and verapamil can be taken with or without food.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a bowel resection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Splinting the incision when coughing reduces strain and pain post-bowel resection. Supine positioning is not required, laxatives depend on bowel function, and warm compresses are contraindicated.
Question 5 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.