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 receiving hospice care. The client's family member asks the nurse about the purpose of hospice care. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hospice care provides comfort and support for clients at the end of life, focusing on quality of life, not cure. It's available in various settings, not just hospitals, and is for terminal conditions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring white blood cell count is critical during chemotherapy due to risk of immunosuppression and infection. Potassium, glucose, and creatinine are less directly affected.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Performing oral care every 4 hours prevents ventilator-associated pneumonia. Ventilator settings are checked more frequently, alarms must remain on, and suctioning is done as needed.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has an electrolyte imbalance. Which of the following foods should the nurse include as the highest in potassium?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sweet potatoes are high in potassium (541 mg per medium serving), aiding electrolyte balance. Chicken, wheat bread, and canned green beans have lower potassium content (<300 mg per serving).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for methotrexate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting signs of infection is critical with methotrexate, an immunosuppressant, due to infection risk. Antacids are unrelated, pain relief is not immediate, and vitamin C is not specific.