ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for atorvastatin. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Muscle pain may indicate rhabdomyolysis, a serious adverse effect of statins that requires immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine, is used to manage acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms, such as seizures and agitation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding high-fiber foods for 6 weeks reduces the risk of blockage and irritation in a new colostomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about digoxin administration to the parents of a toddler who has heart failure. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Drinking water after digoxin ensures the medication is fully swallowed, reducing the risk of retention in the mouth.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to provide tracheostomy care for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleaning the stoma in an inward to outward motion prevents the spread of microorganisms, reducing infection risk.