ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR REAL EXAM

• A nurse is assessing a client who hasreceived an antibiotic. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the medication? • Bradycardia • Headache • Joint pain • • 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? • “You should plan to take this medication for a few weeks.” • “You will regret it if youdo not take this medication.” • “This medication will help you respond to the voices. • • A nurse is providing care for a patient who has depression and isto have electroconvulsive therapy.Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as increasing the client’s risk for complications? • Hyperthyroidism • Renal calculi • Diabetes mellitus • • A nurse isreviewing the laboratory results of a client who hasrheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? • WBC count 8,000/mm • Platelets 150,000/mm • Aspartate aminotransferase 10 units/LD. Erythrocyte • A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following finding should the nurse identify as an indication that suctioning has been effective? • • Decreased peak inspiratory pressure • Thinning of mucous secretions • Flattening of the artificial airway cuff • 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? • Stand within 30cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them. • Express sympathy for the client’s situation. • Confront the client about his behavior .D. Speak assertively • A nurse is caring for a client who is immediately postoperative following anadrenalectomy to treat Cushing’s disease. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority? • Reposition the client for comfort every 2 hours • Observe for any indications of infection • Document amount and color of the incisional drainage. D. Monitor the client’s fluid . • 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 following responses should the nurse make? • “We can manage your care following the procedure without complications .”B. “You have the right to refuse the • “Your doctor thinks the surgery is necessary.” • “Let me review the procedure so you can understand what is going to happen.” • A nurse is evaluating a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following behaviors indicates an improvement in the client’s condition? • Impulsive behaviors • • Liability of mood • Dependent behavior • A nurse is teaching a group of school-age children about healthy snack options. Which of the following snacks should the nurse include? • • Milkshake made with whole milk. • Baked potato chips • Cheesecake • A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for enoxaparin. Which of thefollowing medications for pain relief should the nurse include in the teaching that can be taken concurrently with enoxaparin? • Naproxen sodium • Ibuprofen • • Aspirin