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 preparing to administer an IV medication to a client and accidently punctures the IV bag, causing the medication to leak on the counter. Which of the following medications requires the nurse to follow facility procedures in the safe handling of a biohazardous material spill?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Doxorubicin, a chemotherapy agent, is hazardous and requires special handling procedures for spills.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about bladder retraining for incontinence. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pelvic-floor exercises, such as Kegels, strengthen muscles supporting the bladder, improving control over incontinence.
Question 4 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 prevents accidents and maintains dignity, reducing injury risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received 50,000 units of IV heparin rather than the prescribed 5,000 units. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking for bleeding is the priority to ensure client safety after a heparin overdose.