ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage kidney disease. The client has decided to stop dialysis treatment. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Supporting the client's decision respects their autonomy and self-determination, which is a priority in end-of-life care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching about cigarette smoking with a client. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cigarette smoking can decrease hemoglobin's oxygen-carrying capacity due to carbon monoxide binding, contributing to respiratory issues.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed furosemide for heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporting muscle weakness is important, as it may indicate hypokalemia, a common side effect of furosemide.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is providing care for a client who has been receiving donepezil. Which of the following findings indicates that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Improved short-term memory indicates donepezil's effectiveness in slowing cognitive decline in dementia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tingling around the mouth may indicate hypocalcemia from parathyroid gland injury, a serious complication requiring immediate reporting.