ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is receiving report on a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Left shoulder pain with S-T elevation on an ECG suggests a possible acute myocardial infarction, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a peripheral IV catheter insertion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleansing the insertion site with an antiseptic, such as povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine, is a critical step to reduce the risk of infection during peripheral IV catheter insertion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about family planning using the basal body temperature method. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking temperature immediately upon waking ensures accurate basal body temperature readings.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse provide care for a client who is postoperative. The newly licensed nurse tells the client that she will insert a urinary catheter if the client will not void. Which of the following torts should the charge nurse identify as having occurred?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse's statement creates apprehension of unwanted contact, constituting assault.
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: Manual ventilation ensures oxygenation while troubleshooting the high-pressure alarm.