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 hypertension and a new prescription for verapamil. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring pulse daily is important with verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, as it can cause bradycardia. Fiber is unrelated, grapefruit juice increases drug levels, and verapamil can be taken with or without food.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Diagnostic Results
Day 1. 1400:
Client has paraplegia and reports, "I have had a cough the last few days.
I haven't had an appetite either." Denies nausea,. vomiting, or diarrhea.
Alert and oriented to person, place, and time.
Skin is intact.
Vital signs stable.
1830:
Client is experiencing tachycardia, productive cough, and confusion
Question 2 of 5
The client is at risk for ________ as evidenced by __________. Complete the following sentence by using the list of options.
| Hypostatic pneumonia. |
| Anemia. |
| Fluid volume overload. |
| Immobility. |
| Calorie deficiency. |
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: The client with paraplegia, cough, and reduced appetite is at risk for hypostatic pneumonia due to immobility, which impairs lung clearance and increases infection risk. Anemia, fluid overload, and calorie deficiency are not directly supported by the symptoms.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting a heart rate less than 60/min is critical, as digoxin can cause bradycardia, indicating toxicity. High-fiber foods are not contraindicated, antacids may reduce absorption, and digoxin does not significantly increase urine production.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride. The nurse notes that the IV site is red and swollen. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping the infusion is the first action to prevent further tissue damage from phlebitis, indicated by redness and swelling. Notifying the provider, administering antihistamines, or applying a compress follow after stopping the infusion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assisting with ambulation is within the assistive personnel's scope, requiring no clinical judgment. Checking condition, witnessing consent, and administering medication require nursing expertise.