ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high-pressure alarm indicates potential obstruction or resistance, requiring immediate provider notification.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse caring for the family of a client who recently died. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging the family to express feelings of loss provides emotional support and respects their grieving process, which is a priority during this time.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client states, 'I feel like my incision just popped open.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the incision first allows the nurse to assess for dehiscence or evisceration, which are emergencies requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to begin chemotherapy. The client asks the nurse about managing hair loss. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing information about head-covering options addresses the client's concern empathetically and offers practical support.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hospice care and has a prescription for morphine. The client's family expresses concern about the risk of addiction. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Explaining that morphine ensures comfort in hospice care addresses the family's concern while prioritizing pain management.