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 enalapril. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reporting a persistent cough is important with enalapril, an ACE inhibitor, as it may require discontinuation. Grapefruit juice is unrelated, weight gain is not expected, and potassium intake needs monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moving objects away from the client prevents injury during a seizure. Supine positioning risks aspiration, tongue depressors cause harm, and restraining limbs increases injury risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about advance directives with a client who has end-stage heart failure. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing advance directives with family ensures wishes are understood, showing understanding. Directives can be changed, a partner's presence isn't required, and notarization isn't needed for validity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoxemia is expected in COPD due to impaired gas exchange. Barrel-shaped chest is common, but bradypnea and weight gain are not; tachypnea and weight loss are more typical.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse provide care for a client who is postoperative. The newly licensed nurse tells the client that she will insert a urinary catheter if the client will not void. Which of the following torts should the charge nurse identify as having occurred?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse's threat to catheterize without consent is assault, creating fear of harmful contact. Libel involves written defamation, battery is actual contact, and negligence is substandard care.