ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is admitting a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk for client injury?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent toileting reduces the risk of falls and promotes comfort in clients with dementia.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the laboratory values of a client who is receiving epoetin alfa. Which of the following findings indicates a therapeutic response to the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased hemoglobin indicates a therapeutic response, as epoetin alfa stimulates red blood cell production.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Which of the following client statements demonstrates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing loose clothing prevents irritation at the ICD site, demonstrating understanding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a parent of a school-age child who is to begin a daily dose of methylphenidate. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering methylphenidate after breakfast reduces gastrointestinal side effects and supports daytime focus.