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 who is experiencing increased intracranial pressure following a head injury. Which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low-Fowler's position (head elevated 30 degrees) promotes venous drainage, reducing intracranial pressure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Levothyroxine is best absorbed when taken in the morning on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before eating, to optimize efficacy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing treatment options with a client who is experiencing nicotine withdrawal. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting nicotine gum to 6 months prevents prolonged dependence on nicotine replacement.
Question 5 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.