ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is in skeletal traction for a fractured left tibia. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates altered tissue perfusion of the affected extremity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A faint pedal pulse indicates poor circulation, suggesting altered tissue perfusion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 2-year-old toddler. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nontender, protruding abdomen is normal in toddlers due to developing musculature.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse instruct the client to take prior to initiating postural drainage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using an albuterol inhaler opens airways, enhancing mucus clearance during postural drainage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is terminally ill. The client reports feeling depressed. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Offering a spiritual advisor addresses the client's emotional needs, providing comfort.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A temperature of 38.5°C (101.3°F) may indicate infection, a postoperative complication requiring immediate reporting.