NGN ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM
2024 LATEST 180 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
1. Antibiotics
Question 1: A patient is prescribed amoxicillin for a bacterial infection.
Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for
further teaching? A) "I will take this medication for the entire 10 days."
B) "I can stop taking it once I feel better."
C) "I should take this medication on an empty stomach."
D) "I need to watch for any signs of an allergic reaction."
Answer: B) "I can stop taking it once I feel better."
Rationale: It’s important to complete the entire course of antibiotics,
even if symptoms improve, to prevent antibiotic resistance.
2. Antihypertensives
Question 2: A nurse is monitoring a patient who is taking lisinopril.
Which of the following findings would require immediate intervention?
A) Blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg
B) A persistent dry cough
C) Potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L
D) Heart rate of 76 bpm
Answer: C) Potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L
Rationale: Lisinopril can cause hyperkalemia. A potassium level above
5.5 mEq/L is concerning and requires intervention.
,3. Anticoagulants
Question 3: A patient receiving warfarin asks why they need regular
blood tests. What is the nurse's best response? A) "To monitor for liver
function."
B) "To check for signs of bleeding."
C) "To adjust the dose based on blood levels."
D) "To ensure you are not pregnant."
Answer: C) "To adjust the dose based on blood levels."
Rationale: Regular INR testing is essential for patients on warfarin to
ensure they are within the therapeutic range and to adjust the dosage as
needed.
4. Analgesics
Question 4: A nurse is teaching a patient about taking ibuprofen for
pain management. Which instruction is most important? A) "You can
take this medication on an empty stomach."
B) "Avoid taking it with aspirin."
C) "Limit alcohol consumption while taking this medication."
D) "You can take it every hour as needed."
Answer: C) "Limit alcohol consumption while taking this medication."
Rationale: Both ibuprofen and alcohol can increase the risk of
gastrointestinal bleeding, making it important to limit alcohol intake.
5. Insulin
Question 5: A patient with diabetes is prescribed regular insulin. When
is the best time for the nurse to administer this medication? A) 30
, minutes before meals
B) 15 minutes before meals
C) At the time of meals
D) After meals
Answer: A) 30 minutes before meals
Rationale: Regular insulin should be administered about 30 minutes
before meals to ensure optimal blood glucose control.
6. Antidepressants
Question 6: A patient taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
(SSRI) should be informed about which potential side effect? A)
Increased appetite
B) Weight loss
C) Sexual dysfunction
D) Drowsiness
Answer: C) Sexual dysfunction
Rationale: SSRIs are known to potentially cause sexual dysfunction,
which patients should be made aware of.
7. Diuretics
Question 7: A nurse is monitoring a patient on furosemide. Which of
the following lab results would be of most concern? A) Sodium level of
140 mEq/L
B) Potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L
C) Calcium level of 9.0 mg/dL
D) Magnesium level of 2.0 mEq/L
Answer: B) Potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L
Rationale: Furosemide can cause hypokalemia. A potassium level
2024 LATEST 180 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
1. Antibiotics
Question 1: A patient is prescribed amoxicillin for a bacterial infection.
Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for
further teaching? A) "I will take this medication for the entire 10 days."
B) "I can stop taking it once I feel better."
C) "I should take this medication on an empty stomach."
D) "I need to watch for any signs of an allergic reaction."
Answer: B) "I can stop taking it once I feel better."
Rationale: It’s important to complete the entire course of antibiotics,
even if symptoms improve, to prevent antibiotic resistance.
2. Antihypertensives
Question 2: A nurse is monitoring a patient who is taking lisinopril.
Which of the following findings would require immediate intervention?
A) Blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg
B) A persistent dry cough
C) Potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L
D) Heart rate of 76 bpm
Answer: C) Potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L
Rationale: Lisinopril can cause hyperkalemia. A potassium level above
5.5 mEq/L is concerning and requires intervention.
,3. Anticoagulants
Question 3: A patient receiving warfarin asks why they need regular
blood tests. What is the nurse's best response? A) "To monitor for liver
function."
B) "To check for signs of bleeding."
C) "To adjust the dose based on blood levels."
D) "To ensure you are not pregnant."
Answer: C) "To adjust the dose based on blood levels."
Rationale: Regular INR testing is essential for patients on warfarin to
ensure they are within the therapeutic range and to adjust the dosage as
needed.
4. Analgesics
Question 4: A nurse is teaching a patient about taking ibuprofen for
pain management. Which instruction is most important? A) "You can
take this medication on an empty stomach."
B) "Avoid taking it with aspirin."
C) "Limit alcohol consumption while taking this medication."
D) "You can take it every hour as needed."
Answer: C) "Limit alcohol consumption while taking this medication."
Rationale: Both ibuprofen and alcohol can increase the risk of
gastrointestinal bleeding, making it important to limit alcohol intake.
5. Insulin
Question 5: A patient with diabetes is prescribed regular insulin. When
is the best time for the nurse to administer this medication? A) 30
, minutes before meals
B) 15 minutes before meals
C) At the time of meals
D) After meals
Answer: A) 30 minutes before meals
Rationale: Regular insulin should be administered about 30 minutes
before meals to ensure optimal blood glucose control.
6. Antidepressants
Question 6: A patient taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
(SSRI) should be informed about which potential side effect? A)
Increased appetite
B) Weight loss
C) Sexual dysfunction
D) Drowsiness
Answer: C) Sexual dysfunction
Rationale: SSRIs are known to potentially cause sexual dysfunction,
which patients should be made aware of.
7. Diuretics
Question 7: A nurse is monitoring a patient on furosemide. Which of
the following lab results would be of most concern? A) Sodium level of
140 mEq/L
B) Potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L
C) Calcium level of 9.0 mg/dL
D) Magnesium level of 2.0 mEq/L
Answer: B) Potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L
Rationale: Furosemide can cause hypokalemia. A potassium level
