ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for doxycycline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Doxycycline increases photosensitivity; avoiding sun exposure prevents severe skin reactions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for heparin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heparin increases bleeding risk; monitoring platelet count is essential to detect heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine in the morning on an empty stomach ensures optimal absorption.
Extract:
History and Physical
Vital signs
Nurses' Notes
Laboratory Results
3 days ago:
Past medical history: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension. Surgical history: Cesarean birth x 2 as a young adult
Social history. Has smoked 1 pack of cigarettes per day for 40 years, drinks socially, does not exercise. Weight: 121.3 kg (267.4 lb)
Question 4 of 5
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
| Implement rest, ice, elevation compression (RICE) |
| Check for pedal pulses and signs of ischemia. |
| Request a prescription for IV furosemide. |
| Request a prescription for a lower-extremity Doppler flow study. |
| Assess for Homan's sign. |
| Signs of bleeding after anticoagulation initiation |
| PT/INR and platelet count |
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Condition: Deep vein thrombosis. Actions: Request Doppler study, Assess for Homan's sign. Parameters: Signs of bleeding, PT/INR and platelet count. The client's history and symptoms suggest DVT.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and was. Which of the following clients should the nurse instruct the staff to indicates that the client might be experiencing hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion is a key symptom of hypoglycemia due to the brain's lack of glucose.