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 venlafaxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting increased sweating is important with venlafaxine, an SNRI, as it's a common side effect. Antacids are unrelated, mood improvement takes weeks, and stopping abruptly risks withdrawal.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is taking care of a client who is cognitively impaired. The nurse recognizes that which of the following rooms will provide a therapeutic environment for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A room with personal belongings provides comfort and orientation, reducing agitation in cognitively impaired clients. Windows provide natural light, nursing station proximity may be noisy, and dim lighting increases fall risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is expected in chronic kidney disease due to impaired potassium excretion. Hypertension, decreased urine output, and normal or elevated glucose are more common.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new prescription for metoprolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring heart rate is essential with metoprolol, a beta-blocker, due to risk of bradycardia. Blood glucose, potassium, and urine output are less directly affected.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy and reports pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering prescribed morphine addresses postoperative pain effectively, as it's a potent analgesic for moderate to severe pain. A back rub or repositioning may provide comfort but is less effective for surgical pain. A heating pad is contraindicated post-cholecystectomy due to risk of bleeding or tissue damage.