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 caring for a client who has Graves' disease and is experiencing a thyroid storm. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring the cardiac rhythm is the priority due to the risk of tachycardia and arrhythmias in a thyroid storm.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who asks for information regarding organ donation. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Documenting the desire to be an organ donor in writing ensures that the client's wishes are respected.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is terminally ill. The client reports feeling depressed. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Offering a spiritual advisor addresses the client's emotional needs, providing comfort.