ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of osteoporosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kyphosis is a common finding in osteoporosis due to vertebral compression fractures.
Question 2 of 5
For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or unanticipated for the client.
| Options | Anticipated | Unanticipated |
|---|---|---|
| Administer oxytocin | ||
| Administer terbutaline | ||
| Administer betamethasone | ||
| Maintain bed rest with bathroom privileges | ||
| Limit fluid intake to 3,000 mL/day | ||
| Place client in supine position |
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Terbutaline, betamethasone, and bed rest are anticipated for preterm labor, while oxytocin, fluid restriction, and supine position are unanticipated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing postmortem care for a recently deceased client prior to the client's family visit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Holding the client's eyes shut prevents the eyes from remaining open, making the body appear more peaceful.
Extract:
Nurses' notes
Vital Signs
Laboratory results
0900:
The client reports experiencing a loss of appetite and shortness of breath within the last month or so. The client reports experiencing weakness, abdominal pain, severe itching, and mood changes. The client has had alcohol use disorder for the past 10 years and sometimes drinks alcohol uncontrollably.
The client is alert but disoriented to time. Their abdomen is bloated and they have redness of the palms of the hands. Excoriated areas on the upper thorax and shoulders are present. Sclera are yellow.
1230:
Administered antacids, spironolactone, and colchicine per provider's prescription
Question 4 of 5
Select the 5 actions the nurse should take.
| Restrict the client's sodium intake. |
| Provide frequent rest periods for the client. |
| Assess the client's level of orientation. |
| Instruct the client to avoid blowing their nose forcefully. |
| Place the client on a low-carbohydrate diet. |
| Place the client under contact isolation. |
| Advise the client to avoid the use of soap and alcohol-based lotions. |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,G
Rationale: Sodium restriction manages ascites, rest periods address fatigue, orientation assessment monitors hepatic encephalopathy, and gentle skin care reduces pruritus.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of dopamine. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infiltration can cause tissue damage with dopamine, requiring immediate intervention.