ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for metformin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse instruct the client to monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metformin requires monitoring of renal function (serum creatinine) and glycemic control (hemoglobin A1c).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for clonazepam. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clonazepam, a benzodiazepine, can cause severe CNS depression when combined with alcohol.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states he recently purchased lavender oil to use when he gets the flu. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings as a potential contraindication for using lavender?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lavender oil, especially in aromatherapy, can trigger respiratory issues in some individuals, particularly those with asthma.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic brain injury 72 hr ago. Which in the client's findings are potential indication of increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An increasingly severe headache is a key sign of rising ICP due to increased pressure on pain-sensitive structures.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving IV vancomycin. Which of the following findings indicates an adverse reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Redness and itching at the IV site may indicate an allergic reaction or infusion reaction, requiring immediate attention.