ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying a cold pack during CPM use helps reduce swelling and pain, enhancing recovery.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled to have a paracentesis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Instructing the client to empty her bladder prior to the procedure helps reduce the risk of bladder injury during the paracentesis and minimizes discomfort.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing an in-service about personality disorders. Which of the following information should the nurse include when discussing borderline personality disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impulsive behavior is a hallmark characteristic of borderline personality disorder, often manifesting as self-destructive actions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed a low-potassium diet for chronic kidney disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bananas are high in potassium, which should be avoided in a low-potassium diet to prevent hyperkalemia in chronic kidney disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received 50,000 units of IV heparin rather than the prescribed 5,000 units. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking for bleeding is the priority to ensure client safety after a heparin overdose.