ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An abduction pillow prevents dislocation by maintaining hip alignment post-hip arthroplasty. Crossing legs or warm compresses increase dislocation risk, and weight-bearing follows protocol.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting signs of infection is critical with prednisone, a corticosteroid, due to immunosuppression. Nervousness requires monitoring, it's taken with food, and calcium intake should increase to prevent osteoporosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for four clients. The nurse should plan to use sterile gloves when performing which of the following procedures?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sterile gloves are required for changing a central venous catheter dressing to prevent infection at the site, which accesses major veins. Ophthalmic ointment, NG tube insertion, and IM injections use clean gloves.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving continuous enteral tube feedings through an open system. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flushing the tubing with 30 mL of water every 4 hours prevents clogging and maintains tube patency. Bed elevation should be 30-45 degrees to prevent aspiration. Gastric residual should be checked every 4-6 hours, not 12. Formula should not exceed 4-8 hours to avoid bacterial growth.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for budesonide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after budesonide, an inhaled corticosteroid, prevents oral thrush. It's taken regularly, not as needed, relief is not immediate, and food is unrelated.