ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Individuals with OCPD are typically goal-oriented, driven by perfectionism and a need for control.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding foods high in vitamin K, like leafy greens, prevents interference with warfarin's anticoagulant effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a craniotomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clear nasal drainage may indicate a cerebrospinal fluid leak, a serious complication requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A school nurse is performing scoliosis screenings. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse recognize as an indication of scoliosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uneven shoulder and pelvic heights are classic signs of scoliosis, indicating abnormal spinal curvature.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for atorvastatin. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Muscle pain may indicate rhabdomyolysis, a serious adverse effect of statins that requires immediate reporting.