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 metformin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol is critical with metformin to reduce the risk of lactic acidosis, a rare but serious complication. Taking with meals reduces GI upset, but blood pressure monitoring and vitamin C are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a suspected peptic ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epigastric pain is a hallmark of peptic ulcers, often relieved by eating or antacids. Constipation, not diarrhea, is more common, and fever or weight gain are not typical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following manifestations is an indication of a candida infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yellow patches in the mouth indicate oral candidiasis (thrush), a Candida albicans infection, causing pain and difficulty swallowing. Hearing loss, night sweats, and brittle nails are not related.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for ipratropium. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after ipratropium, an inhaler, prevents oral irritation or infection. It's used per schedule, relief is not immediate, and it's not taken with food.
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.