ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heat intolerance is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism due to an increased metabolic rate.
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 providing teaching to a client who is prescribed ciprofloxacin for a urinary tract infection. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin increases photosensitivity, so avoiding sunlight prevents severe skin reactions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer PRN pain medication to a client who has cholelithiasis and is experiencing moderate abdominal pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen is safe and effective for pain relief in cholelithiasis, avoiding adverse effects on the biliary system.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is supervising an assistive personnel (AP) who is caring for a client who is at risk for falls. For which of the following actions by the AP should the nurse intervene?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raising all four side-rails is considered a restraint and increases injury risk if the client attempts to climb over them.