ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse provide care for a client who is postoperative. The newly licensed nurse tells the client that she will insert a urinary catheter if the client will not void. Which of the following torts should the charge nurse identify as having occurred?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse's threat to catheterize without consent is assault, creating fear of harmful contact. Libel involves written defamation, battery is actual contact, and negligence is substandard care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take if a transfusion reaction is suspected?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stopping the transfusion is the first action if a reaction is suspected to prevent further harm. Increasing the rate worsens the reaction, acetaminophen is secondary, and leg elevation is not indicated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Performing oral care every 4 hours prevents ventilator-associated pneumonia. Ventilator settings are checked more frequently, alarms must remain on, and suctioning is done as needed.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for clopidogrel. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting unusual bleeding is critical with clopidogrel, an antiplatelet, due to bleeding risk. It can be taken with food, timing is flexible, and vitamin K is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room and finds her sitting on the floor next to the shower. The client states that she slipped on some water outside of the shower. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring vital signs first assesses for injuries like head trauma or shock post-fall. Notifying the provider, documenting, and completing an incident report follow after ensuring client stability.