ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has bacterial pneumonia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever is a common manifestation of bacterial pneumonia in children, indicating an immune response to infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is building a therapeutic relationship with a newly admitted client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take during the orientation phase of the relationship?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clarifying the roles and responsibilities of both the nurse and the client during the orientation phase sets clear expectations and promotes a safe environment for therapeutic engagement.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following findings indicates a possible hemolytic transfusion reaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever and chills are hallmark signs of a hemolytic transfusion reaction, indicating an immune response to incompatible blood.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the laboratory values of a client who is receiving epoetin alfa. Which of the following findings indicates a therapeutic response to the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased hemoglobin indicates epoetin alfa is stimulating red blood cell production.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has COPD and is experiencing dyspnea. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing helps prolong exhalation, reducing air trapping and easing dyspnea in clients with COPD.