ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing the fontanels of an 8-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an expected finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The anterior fontanel typically remains open until around 12 to 18 months, allowing for brain growth.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A home health nurse is assessing a client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and has had recent weight loss. Which of the following is the priority admission data for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swallowing ability is the priority, as dysphagia in ALS can lead to inadequate nutrition and aspiration risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer three medications to a client who is receiving continuous enteral feeding through an NG tube. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a syringe for gravity flow ensures precise medication delivery without clogging the tube.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse instruct the client to take prior to initiating postural drainage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using an albuterol inhaler opens airways, enhancing mucus clearance during postural drainage.