ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube connected to a water seal drainage system. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber indicates an air leak, which is a complication that requires immediate reporting to the provider.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber, helps regulate bowel movements and alleviate IBS symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has diabetes mellitus about the glycosylated hemoglobin blood test. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of this test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The HbA1c test monitors long-term blood glucose control, reflecting management over 2-3 months.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the client about their auditory hallucinations validates their experience and helps the nurse understand their perceptions to develop coping strategies.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 14 weeks of gestation about findings to report to the provider. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Swelling of the face is a concerning symptom that may indicate preeclampsia and should be reported promptly.