ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a parent of a school-age child who is to begin a daily dose of methylphenidate. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering methylphenidate after breakfast reduces side effects and supports daytime focus.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an IV medication to a client and accidently punctures the IV bag, causing the medication to leak on the counter. Which of the following medications requires the nurse to follow facility procedures in the safe handling of a biohazardous material spill?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Doxorubicin is a hazardous chemotherapy drug requiring special spill handling procedures.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing the fontanels of an 8-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an expected finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The anterior fontanel typically remains open until around 12 to 18 months, allowing for brain growth.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports a headache and has a history of a peptic ulcer. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetaminophen is an analgesic that does not have the gastrointestinal side effects associated with NSAIDs. It is a safer option for clients with a history of peptic ulcers, as it does not irritate the stomach lining and can effectively relieve headache pain without exacerbating ulcer-related complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has COPD and is experiencing dyspnea. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing helps prolong exhalation, reducing air trapping and easing dyspnea in clients with COPD.