ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Graves' disease and is experiencing a thyroid storm. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring the cardiac rhythm is the priority due to the risk of tachycardia and arrhythmias in a thyroid storm.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is discussing weight loss with a client who is concerned about losing 6.8 kg (15 lb) from an original weight of 90.7 kg (200 lb). The nurse should identify the weight loss as which of the following total percentages?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The percentage weight loss is calculated as (6.8 kg / 90.7 kg) x 100% ≈ 7.5%.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing expressive aphasia and right hemiparesis following a stroke. Which of the following actions by the nurse best promotes communication among staff caring for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Interdisciplinary team meetings facilitate collaborative communication for comprehensive care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling around the mouth may indicate hypocalcemia due to parathyroid gland damage during thyroidectomy, requiring immediate reporting.