ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing the peripheral catheter insertion site of a client who is receiving an infusion. The nurse notices redness and warmth to the touch around the insertion site. The nurse should document the finding as which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Redness and warmth indicate phlebitis, an inflammation of the vein often caused by catheter irritation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine, is used to manage acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms, such as seizures and agitation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cesarean birth. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lochia serosa on day 3 is abnormal, as lochia rubra is expected, indicating possible retained placental fragments.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal (ET) tube. The high-pressure alarm is beeping, and the client is experiencing respiratory distress. The nurse is unable to determine the cause of the alarm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Manually delivering breaths with a resuscitation bag ensures immediate ventilation, addressing respiratory distress while the alarm's cause is investigated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine on an empty stomach enhances absorption, ensuring optimal therapeutic effects.