1. A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the medication?
A. Bradycardia
B. Headache
C. Joint pain
D. Hypotension: Hypotension
2. A nurse on a mental health un...
Comprehensive Predictor ATI 1ST Retake (2022 –
2023) Answered correctly
.A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the medication?
A.Bradycardia
B.Headache
C.Joint pain
D.Hypotension: Hypotension
2.A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client is refusing to take anti-psychotic medication. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A."You should plan to take this medication for a few weeks."
B."You will regret it if you do not take this medication."
C."This medication will help you respond to the voices.
D."This medication will help you stop the voices you are hearing.": D. "This medication will help you stop the voices you are hearing."
3.A nurse is providing care for a patient who has depression and is to have electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as increasing the client's risk for
complications?
A.Hyperthyroidism
B.Renal calculi
C.Diabetes mellitus
D.Cardiac dysrhythmias: D. Cardiac dysrhythmias
4.A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A.WBC count 8,000/mm
B.Platelets 150,000/mm
C.Aspartate aminotransferase 10 units/L
D.Erythrocyte sedimentation 75 mm/hr: D. Erythrocyte sedimentation 75 mm/hr
5.A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as an indication that suctioning has been effective? Comprehensive Predictor ATI 1ST Retake (2022 –
2023) Answered correctly
A.Presence of a productive cough
B.Decreased peak inspiratory pressure
C.Thinning of mucous secretions
D.Flattening of the artificial airway cuff: A. Presence of a productive cough
6.A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent
behavior. The client continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A.Stand within 30cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them.
B.Express sympathy for the client's situation.
C.Confront the client about his behavior.
D.Speak assertively to the client.: D. Speak assertively to the client.
7.A nurse is caring for a client who is immediately postoperative following an adrenalectomy to treat Cushing's disease. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
A.Reposition the client for comfort every 2 hours
B.Observe for any indications of infection
C.Document amount and color of the incisional drainage.
D.Monitor the client's fluid and electrolyte status.: D. Monitor the client's fluid and electrolyte status.
8.. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure and states, "I don't want to have this surgery anymore." Which of the follow- ing responses should the nurse make?
A."We can manage your care following the procedure without complica- tions."
B."You have the right to refuse the procedure."
C."Your doctor thinks the surgery is necessary."
D."Let me review the procedure so you can understand what is going to happen.": B. "You have the right to refuse the procedure."
9.A nurse is evaluating a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following behaviors indicates an improvement in the client's condition?
A.Impulsive behaviors
B.Decreased clinging behavior Comprehensive Predictor ATI 1ST Retake (2022 –
2023) Answered correctly
C.Liability of mood
D.Dependent behavior: B. Decreased clinging behavior
10.10. A nurse is teaching a group of school-age children about healthy snack options. Which of the following snacks should the nurse include?
A.Air-popped popcorn
B.Milkshake made with whole milk.
C.Baked potato chips
D.Cheesecake: A. Air-popped popcorn
11.A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for enoxaparin. Which of the following medications for pain relief should the nurse include in the teaching that can be taken concurrently with enoxa- parin?
A.Naproxen sodium
B.Ibuprofen
C.Acetaminophen
D.Aspirin: C. Acetaminophen
12.A nurse is caring for a client who has fibromyalgia and requests pain
medication. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to
administer?
A.Colchicine
B.Lorazepam
C.Pregabalin
D.Codeine: C. Pregabalin
13.A nurse is caring for a client who has congestive heart failure and is receiving furosemide and digoxin. Which of the following laboratory values indicates that the client is at risk for developing digoxin toxicity?
A.Glucose 150 mg/dL
B.Magnesium 1.3 mEq/L
C.Potassium 3.1 mEq/L
D.Sodium 134 mEq/L: C. Potassium 3.1 mEq/L
14.A nurse is caring for a client who had an embolic stroke and has a pre- scription
for alteplase. Which of the following in the client's history should the nurse identify
as a contraindication for receiving alteplase? Comprehensive Predictor ATI 1ST Retake (2022 –
2023) Answered correctly
A.Hip arthroplasty 1 week ago
B.Obstructive lungs disease
C.Retinal detachment
D.Acute kidney failure 6 months ago: A. Hip arthroplasty 1 week ago
15.A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Which of the following client statements demonstrates understanding of the teaching?
A."I will soak in the tub rather than showering."
B."I can hold my cellphone on the same side of my body as the ICD." C. "I will wear loose clothing over my ICD."
D. "I will avoid using my microwave oven at home because of my ICD.": C. "I will wear loose clothing over my ICD."
16.A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and has an indwelling urinary catheter that is draining dark yellow urine at 25ml/hr. Which of the following interventions should the nurse antic- ipate?
A.Clamp the catheter tubing for 30 min
B.Initiate continuous bladder irrigation
C.Obtain a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity
D.Administer a fluid bolus: C. Obtain a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity
17.A nurse is caring for a client who has experienced a stillbirth. Which of the following actions should the nurse take during the initial grieving process?
A.Avoid talking to the client about the newborn
B.Discourage the client from allowing friends to see the newborn
C.Offer to take pictures of the newborn for the client
D.Assure the client that she can have additional children: C. Offer to take pictures of the newborn for the client
18.A nurse is caring for a client who has a major burn injury. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority to prevent wound infection?
A.Use sterile dressings for wound care
B.Apply topical antibiotics to the client's wounds.
C.Place the client in protective isolation.
D.Maintain consistent hand washing by staff.: D. Maintain consistent hand washing by staff.
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