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ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor
2024/2025 - 50 Practice Questions &
Rationales
,Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking
furosemide. Which of the following laboratory values should the Page | 2
nurse monitor? (Set 1)
a) Sodium
b) Potassium
c) Calcium
d) Magnesium
✅ Correct Answer: b) Potassium
🧠 Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that causes the loss of
potassium. Monitoring potassium levels is essential to prevent
hypokalemia.
Question 2
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new
prescription for metoprolol. Which of the following statements by
the client indicates understanding of the teaching? (Set 1)
a) I will take this medication in the morning with food.
b) I might experience an increased heart rate.
c) I should avoid eating bananas.
d) I should check my blood pressure every week.
✅ Correct Answer: a) I will take this medication in the morning
with food.
🧠 Rationale: Metoprolol should be taken with food to increase
absorption and reduce the risk of orthostatic hypotension.
, Question 3
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who is receiving
warfarin therapy. The nurse should recognize that which of the
following INR values indicates effective anticoagulation? (Set 1) Page | 3
a) 1.0
b) 1.5
c) 2.5
d) 4.5
✅ Correct Answer: c) 2.5
🧠 Rationale: The therapeutic INR range for a client on warfarin is
typically between 2.0 and 3.0 for most conditions.
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and refuses to
use the incentive spirometer. Which of the following is the priority
nursing action? (Set 1)
a) Document the refusal
b) Notify the provider
c) Reinforce the importance of the procedure
d) Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe
✅ Correct Answer: c) Reinforce the importance of the procedure
🧠 Rationale: The priority is to educate and motivate the client to
perform the procedure, which helps prevent postoperative
complications like atelectasis.
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor
2024/2025 - 50 Practice Questions &
Rationales
,Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking
furosemide. Which of the following laboratory values should the Page | 2
nurse monitor? (Set 1)
a) Sodium
b) Potassium
c) Calcium
d) Magnesium
✅ Correct Answer: b) Potassium
🧠 Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that causes the loss of
potassium. Monitoring potassium levels is essential to prevent
hypokalemia.
Question 2
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new
prescription for metoprolol. Which of the following statements by
the client indicates understanding of the teaching? (Set 1)
a) I will take this medication in the morning with food.
b) I might experience an increased heart rate.
c) I should avoid eating bananas.
d) I should check my blood pressure every week.
✅ Correct Answer: a) I will take this medication in the morning
with food.
🧠 Rationale: Metoprolol should be taken with food to increase
absorption and reduce the risk of orthostatic hypotension.
, Question 3
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who is receiving
warfarin therapy. The nurse should recognize that which of the
following INR values indicates effective anticoagulation? (Set 1) Page | 3
a) 1.0
b) 1.5
c) 2.5
d) 4.5
✅ Correct Answer: c) 2.5
🧠 Rationale: The therapeutic INR range for a client on warfarin is
typically between 2.0 and 3.0 for most conditions.
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and refuses to
use the incentive spirometer. Which of the following is the priority
nursing action? (Set 1)
a) Document the refusal
b) Notify the provider
c) Reinforce the importance of the procedure
d) Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe
✅ Correct Answer: c) Reinforce the importance of the procedure
🧠 Rationale: The priority is to educate and motivate the client to
perform the procedure, which helps prevent postoperative
complications like atelectasis.
