ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of hypertension. Which of the following lifestyle modifications should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stopping smoking reduces cardiovascular risk in clients with hypertension.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia and a prescription for oxygen therapy at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring oxygen saturation ensures the therapy is effective and detects hypoxia early.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight loss is a common side effect of fluoxetine, an SSRI.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for epoetin alfa for anemia. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epoetin alfa stimulates red blood cell production, so hemoglobin levels should be monitored.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a bowel resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A temperature of 38.3°C may indicate a postoperative infection, requiring immediate follow-up.