ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for sertraline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporting suicidal thoughts is critical with sertraline, an SSRI, due to increased risk early in treatment. It's taken flexibly, mood improvement takes weeks, and tyramine is unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An abduction pillow prevents dislocation by maintaining hip alignment post-hip arthroplasty. Crossing legs or warm compresses increase dislocation risk, and weight-bearing follows protocol.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse instruct the client to take prior to initiating postural drainage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using an albuterol inhaler before postural drainage opens airways, facilitating mucus clearance in cystic fibrosis patients. Eating a meal can cause discomfort or vomiting during drainage. Pancrelipase aids digestion but is unrelated to drainage preparation. Oral hygiene is not a specific pre-drainage requirement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disorganized speech is expected in mania, reflecting rapid, pressured thoughts. Hypersomnia, flat affect, and weight gain are more associated with depression, not mania.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor. The client's labor is not progressing, and oxytocin is prescribed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuous fetal heart rate monitoring is essential when administering oxytocin to detect fetal distress from hyperstimulation. Oxygen, amnioinfusion, or semi-Fowler's position are not routinely indicated without specific complications.