ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who has bacterial pneumonia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever is a common manifestation of bacterial pneumonia due to the body's immune response to infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous infusion of propofol for sedation. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propofol can cause respiratory depression, so monitoring respiratory rate is critical to ensure client safety.
Question 3 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: C
Rationale: Administering methylphenidate after breakfast ensures its effectiveness during school hours, supporting focus and attention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has pyelonephritis and is receiving gentamicin via IV infusion. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside, is known to cause ototoxicity, which can manifest as new onset hearing loss, a serious adverse effect requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of diverticulitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Left lower quadrant pain is a hallmark symptom of diverticulitis due to inflammation in the sigmoid colon.