ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client who has a seizure disorder and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking phenytoin with food reduces gastrointestinal side effects and improves absorption.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling around the mouth may indicate hypocalcemia due to parathyroid gland damage during thyroidectomy, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to assess first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachypnea in a client with a hip fracture may indicate a pulmonary embolism, requiring urgent assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is terminally ill. The client reports feeling depressed. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Offering a spiritual advisor addresses the client's emotional needs, providing comfort.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is completing an admission assessment for a client who has narcissistic personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Individuals with narcissistic personality disorder often focus intensely on their appearance and status, leading to preoccupation with aging.