ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diarrhea and is receiving intermittent enteral feedings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Slowing the rate of enteral feedings reduces gastrointestinal irritation and improves absorption, helping manage diarrhea.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of seizures and is receiving phenytoin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenytoin can cause hepatotoxicity, so monitoring liver function tests is essential to detect potential liver damage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing a skin assessment on a client who has dark skin. Which of the following locations on the client's body should the nurse observe to assess for jaundice?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The sclera is the most reliable area to assess for jaundice, showing yellowing clearly regardless of skin tone.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the suctioning has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased peak inspiratory pressure indicates a clearer airway, suggesting effective suctioning.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning a community health program about Parkinson's disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include as a tertiary prevention strategy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exercise classes improve ambulation, a tertiary strategy for managing Parkinson's symptoms.