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 albuterol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting heart palpitations is critical, as albuterol can cause tachycardia. It's not taken with meals, doesn't require refrigeration, and is used as needed or per schedule, not every 2 hours.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of epilepsy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Missing a dose of carbamazepine, an anticonvulsant, increases seizure risk, requiring provider notification. Metallic taste, seizure-free periods, or normal sleep are less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine for pain. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinary retention is an adverse effect of morphine, which inhibits bladder contractions. Tachycardia, lacrimation, and hypertension are not typical morphine side effects; bradycardia and hypotension are more common.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing an in-service for a group of nurses about malpractice issues in nursing. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching as an example of malpractice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering potassium via IV bolus is malpractice because it can cause fatal arrhythmias; potassium should be diluted and infused slowly. A clamped nasogastric tube may cause aspiration but is less severe. Using a fall risk bracelet is standard practice. Documenting provider communication is appropriate and not malpractice.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse manager is updating protocols for the use of belt restraints. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse manager include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting the client's condition every 15 minutes ensures close monitoring of safety and restraint necessity. PRN restraint prescriptions are inappropriate; restraints require specific orders. Attaching restraints to side rails risks injury. Removal frequency depends on assessment, not a fixed 4-hour schedule.