ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse caring for the family of a client who recently died. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Encourage the family to express their feelings of loss. This is important to facilitate the grieving process and provide emotional support. By encouraging expression of feelings, the nurse acknowledges the family's grief and helps them cope.
Choice A is incorrect as it may prevent the family from having closure.
Choice C limits the family's time and can hinder the grieving process.
Choice D is inappropriate as it disregards the family's emotional needs. The correct approach is to provide emotional support and allow the family to express their feelings openly.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of a terminal illness. The nurse should identify which of the following as an indication of hopelessness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because making funeral arrangements indicates the client has accepted the terminal diagnosis as a reality, demonstrating a sense of hopelessness. A: Decreased energy level is a common symptom of a terminal illness but not necessarily indicative of hopelessness. B: Requesting a second opinion shows a desire for more information and does not necessarily imply hopelessness. C: Wanting to talk about the diagnosis with nursing staff can be a coping mechanism and does not directly indicate hopelessness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an abdominal surgical incision and notes an evisceration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Instruct the client to lie supine with his knees flexed. This position helps reduce tension on the abdominal muscles, preventing further protrusion of abdominal contents and decreasing the risk of complications.
Choice B may not provide adequate support.
Choice C may cause the dressing to adhere to the wound, leading to further damage upon removal.
Choice D may not provide enough protection for the evisceration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has an electrolyte imbalance. Which of the following foods should the nurse include as the highest in potassium?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Sweet potato. Sweet potato is the highest in potassium among the choices provided. Potassium-rich foods help balance electrolytes. Sweet potatoes have a high potassium content, promoting muscle function and fluid balance. B: Baked chicken breast is a good source of protein but low in potassium. C: Wheat bread is a source of carbohydrates and fiber but not high in potassium. D: Canned green beans are a source of fiber and some nutrients but not as high in potassium as sweet potatoes. E, F, G: No other options provided. Summary: Sweet potato is the best choice due to its high potassium content, while the other options are lower in potassium and may not help correct an electrolyte imbalance.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following manifestations is an indication of a candida infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Yellow patches in the mouth. Candida infection, also known as oral thrush, commonly presents with yellow patches in the mouth due to yeast overgrowth. This is because Candida albicans, a type of yeast, can cause oral thrush characterized by these patches. Hearing loss (
A), night sweats (
B), and brittle nails (
C) are not typically associated with candida infections. In summary, the presence of yellow patches in the mouth is a key indicator of a candida infection, while the other manifestations listed are not specific to this condition.