ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of liver cirrhosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ascites, or abdominal fluid accumulation, is a common finding in liver cirrhosis due to portal hypertension.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the suctioning has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased peak inspiratory pressure indicates reduced airway resistance, confirming effective suctioning.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for albuterol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using albuterol 30 minutes before exercise prevents exercise-induced bronchospasm, a key instruction for clients with asthma.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous infusion of heparin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring aPTT ensures heparin is within therapeutic range, preventing bleeding or clotting complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching about cigarette smoking with a client. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cigarette smoking can decrease hemoglobin's oxygen-carrying capacity due to carbon monoxide binding, contributing to respiratory issues.