ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A barrel chest is a common finding in COPD due to chronic lung hyperinflation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer if the client experiences bleeding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin K reverses the anticoagulant effects of warfarin, helping to control bleeding by promoting clotting factor synthesis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is undergoing radiation therapy and has stomatitis. Which of the following responses by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a soft-bristle toothbrush minimizes irritation to inflamed oral tissues, indicating proper stomatitis care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sequential compression devices promote venous return, reducing the risk of VTE in postoperative clients.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is supervising an assistive personnel (AP) who is applying antiembolic stockings for a client. Which of the following actions by the AP requires intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Creases in antiembolic stockings can cause pressure points, compromising circulation, and require intervention to ensure smooth application.