ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling catheter with a urinary drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Securing the catheter tubing to the lower abdomen (or upper thigh in males) prevents tension and accidental dislodgement, promoting proper drainage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is 1 week postpartum and reports excessive vaginal bleeding. The nurse speaks a different language than the client. The client's partner and 10-year-old child are accompanying her. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to gather the client's admission data?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a professional interpreter ensures accurate communication and maintains confidentiality, especially for sensitive medical information.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total shoulder arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the arm in a sling stabilizes the shoulder, promoting healing after arthroplasty.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intermittent claudication, or leg pain during activity, is a hallmark symptom of PAD due to reduced blood flow.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about hand hygiene with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Interlacing the fingers while rubbing hands together ensures thorough cleaning of all hand surfaces, including between the fingers, which is a key component of effective hand hygiene.