ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing potassium-rich foods helps counteract hypokalemia, a side effect of hydrochlorothiazide.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is supervising an assistive personnel (AP) who is caring for a client who is at risk for falls. For which of the following actions by the AP should the nurse intervene?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raising all four side-rails is considered a restraint and increases injury risk if the client attempts to climb over them.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol with methotrexate reduces the risk of hepatotoxicity, a serious adverse effect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed a low-purine diet for gout. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Organ meats are high in purines, which can exacerbate gout by increasing uric acid levels.