ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of tonic-clonic seizures and is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering antiepileptic medication before the MRI reduces the risk of seizures during the procedure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a continuous infusion of dopamine. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low urine output (20 mL/hr) may indicate renal hypoperfusion, a serious adverse effect of dopamine requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is building a therapeutic relationship with a newly admitted client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take during the orientation phase of the relationship?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Establishing roles and responsibilities during the orientation phase sets clear expectations, fostering a therapeutic relationship.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed sulfasalazine for ulcerative colitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting yellowing of the skin is important, as it may indicate hepatotoxicity, a side effect of sulfasalazine.