ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed digoxin for heart failure. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse instruct the client to report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blurred vision is a sign of digoxin toxicity and should be reported immediately.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous heparin infusion. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The aPTT is used to monitor the therapeutic effect of heparin.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for diltiazem for hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Grapefruit juice can increase diltiazem levels, leading to toxicity.
Extract:
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Nurses' notes
History and Physical
Vital signs
Today 0700:
Received change of shift report. Client is 2 days postoperative following a hysterectomy and they have not yet ambulated with physical therapy due to significant postoperative pain. Per change of shift report, pain medications have been adjusted and pain has improved. Client currently reports pain level as 2 on a scale of 0 to 10.
0900:
Ambulating in hallway with the assistance of physical therapy. 1000:
Return to bed with siderails up x 2, but not wearing sequential compression devices because they "hurt too much." Applied antiembolism stockings.
1400:
Question 4 of 5
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
| Deep vein thrombosis |
| Muscle strain |
| Cellulitis |
| Heart failure |
| Check for pedal pulses and signs of ischemia |
| Request a prescription for a lower-extremity Doppler flow study |
| Parameters to Monitor A. ECG changes B. PTINR and platelet count C. Temperature D. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels E. Signs of bleeding after anticoagulation Initiation |
Correct Answer: A,D,E,C
Rationale: Deep vein thrombosis is likely due to surgery and immobility; checking pulses and requesting a Doppler study are key actions, with bleeding signs and temperature monitored.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The client is at risk for developing which of the following 2 complications?
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Fever and preterm labor increase risks for sepsis and PPROM.