ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse is assessing a client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and has had recent weight loss. Which of the following is the priority admission data for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swallowing ability is critical in ALS due to dysphagia, which can cause weight loss and aspiration risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage kidney disease. The client's adult child asks the nurse about becoming a living kidney donor for their parent. Which of the following conditions in the child's medical history should the nurse identify as a contraindication to the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypertension increases surgical risks and affects long-term health with one kidney.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal (ET) tube. The high-pressure alarm is beeping, and the client is experiencing respiratory distress. The nurse is unable to determine the cause of the alarm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Manually delivering breaths ensures ventilation while the cause of the alarm is investigated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who reports migraine headaches for the past 4 months. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reviewing the pain diary provides insights into migraine patterns and triggers, guiding further interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sleeping with the head of the bed elevated helps prevent acid reflux by using gravity to keep stomach contents from flowing back into the esophagus.