ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? What instructions should the nurse include for warfarin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding vitamin K-rich foods prevents interference with warfarin's anticoagulant effect. Morning dosing, vitamin C, or hard toothbrushes are irrelevant.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has benign prostatic hypertrophy and is taking tamsulosin. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for? Which adverse effect of tamsulosin should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tamsulosin can cause orthostatic hypotension due to its alpha-blocker effects. Other options are not typical adverse effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching? Which statement indicates a need for HIPAA teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disclosing information to family without consent violates HIPAA. Other statements are correct.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a new prescription for fluconazole. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? What instructions should the nurse include for fluconazole?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting abdominal pain is critical due to potential hepatotoxicity. Food, driving, or bedtime are not primary concerns.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient hospitalized for the treatment of severe depression. Which of the following nursing approaches should be included in the patient's care plan? Which approach should be included for severe depression?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spending time with the patient builds trust and shows support, critical for depression. Other approaches are secondary.