ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake 1 Questions
Extract:
The nurse is continuing to care for the client.
Vital Signs.
Day 1, 0900:. Temperature (oral) 36.9° C (98.4° F). Heart rate 72/min.
Respiratory rate 16/min.
BP 162/112 mm Hg. Day 1, 0930:. Oxygen saturation 97% on room air.
Temperature (oral) 37.1° C (98.8° F). Heart rate 84/min.
Respiratory rate 18/min.
BP 166/110 mm Hg. Oxygen saturation 99% on room air.
Question 1 of 5
Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following. sentence The client is at greatest risk for developing Target 1 and Target 2. Conditions.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: High blood pressure, proteinuria, and headache at 31 weeks gestation indicate preeclampsia, risking seizures and heart failure due to cardiovascular strain. Abruption, insufficiency, and hypoglycemia are less directly supported.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is planning care for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing locks at the tops of exterior doors prevents wandering, a common and dangerous behavior in Alzheimer's patients, ensuring safety. Zippers versus buttons don't address safety. Hardwood floors may reduce falls but aren't specific to Alzheimer's. Physical activity before bed may disrupt sleep, not enhance safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of osteoarthritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Joint pain with activity is typical in osteoarthritis due to cartilage wear. Morning stiffness is shorter than in rheumatoid arthritis, and fever or weight loss are not characteristic.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for duloxetine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting nausea is important with duloxetine, an SNRI, as it's a common side effect. It's taken flexibly, tyramine is unrelated, and mood improvement takes weeks.
Question 5 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.