ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: B
Rationale: Manually delivering breaths ensures ventilation while the cause of the alarm is investigated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a peripheral IV catheter insertion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleansing the insertion site with an antiseptic, such as povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine, is a critical step to reduce the risk of infection during peripheral IV catheter insertion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is admitting a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk for client injury?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent toileting prevents accidents and maintains dignity, reducing injury risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing information for a client who has a new prescription for simvastatin. For which of the following should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simvastatin can lead to muscle-related side effects, including myopathy and rhabdomyolysis, which can present as muscle weakness. Clients must report these symptoms to prevent serious complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 14 weeks of gestation about findings to report to the provider. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Swelling of the face is a concerning symptom that may indicate preeclampsia and should be reported promptly.