ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following findings indicates a possible dislocation of the prosthesis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: External rotation of the leg is a classic sign of hip prosthesis dislocation, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for an MAOI. Which of the following foods is contraindicated with this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cheese is high in tyramine, which can cause a hypertensive crisis when consumed with MAOIs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a pancreaticoduodenectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A temperature of 38.2°C may indicate infection, a serious postoperative complication requiring provider notification.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous enteral tube feeding and develops diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering formula at room temperature reduces gastrointestinal motility, helping to prevent diarrhea.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, is the first-line treatment for acute asthma attacks to relieve bronchospasm quickly.