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 prescription for esomeprazole for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swallowing the capsule whole ensures proper release of esomeprazole in the stomach.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining sterile water in the water seal chamber ensures proper function of the chest tube.
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 newly licensed nurse working at an HIV clinic is reviewing the responsibilities of her position at the clinic. Which of the following tasks should the nurse identify as tertiary prevention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reminding clients to take medications is tertiary prevention, helping manage an existing condition.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for albuterol via a metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler ensures the medication is properly mixed for effective delivery.