ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an acute mental-health facility is caring for an adolescent who is exhibiting destructive behavior. Which of the following actions should the nurse take after applying physical restraints to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing restraints as soon as the client is calm minimizes their use, prioritizing client safety and dignity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is 1 week postpartum and reports excessive vaginal bleeding. The nurse speaks a different language than the client. The client's partner and 10-year-old child are accompanying her. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to gather the client's admission data?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a professional interpreter ensures accurate communication and maintains confidentiality, especially for sensitive medical information.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is supervising an assistive personnel (AP) who is caring for a client who is at risk for falls. For which of the following actions by the AP should the nurse intervene?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raising all four side-rails is considered a restraint and increases injury risk if the client attempts to climb over them.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse working in a rehabilitation unit is administering medications to two clients who have the same name. Which of the following identifiers should the nurse use to verify the identities of each client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Telephone numbers are unique identifiers, ensuring accurate verification of client identity before medication administration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote comfort?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering opioid analgesics as prescribed effectively manages postoperative pain, promoting comfort.