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 is experiencing increased intracranial pressure following a head injury. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low-Fowler's position promotes venous drainage, helping to lower intracranial pressure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about bladder retraining for incontinence. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pelvic-floor exercises, such as Kegels, strengthen muscles supporting the bladder, improving control over incontinence.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse provide care for a client who is postoperative. The newly licensed nurse tells the client that she will insert a urinary catheter if the client will not void. Which of the following torts should the charge nurse identify as having occurred?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse's statement creates a reasonable fear of unwanted contact, constituting assault.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer PRN pain medication to a client who has cholelithiasis and is experiencing moderate abdominal pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ketorolac, an NSAID, effectively manages moderate to severe pain from cholelithiasis.