ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has given informed consent for electroconvulsive therapy. Just before the procedure, the client tells the nurse she is considering not going forward with the treatment. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This statement respects the client's autonomy and acknowledges that the client has the right to withdraw consent at any time.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epigastric pain is a common symptom of pancreatitis due to inflammation of the pancreas.
Extract:
Vital Signs
History and Physical
Nurses' Notes
Day 1,0900:
Admission:
Temperature 38.4° C (101.1°F)
Heart rate 92/min
Respiratory rate 18/min
Blood pressure 130/78 mm Hg
Pre-pregnancy BMI 27.6 Current BMI 29.9
Question 3 of 5
Click to highlight the findings that require follow-up.
| preterm spontaneous vaginal birth at 30 weeks gestation |
| Uterine contractions every 8 minutes, palpate strong, duration 30 seconds |
| minimal variability |
| Cervical exam indicates 2 cm, 50% effaced, 0 station |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Previous preterm birth, contractions, minimal variability, and cervical changes indicate preterm labor risk requiring follow-up.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Up to three doses can be taken 5 minutes apart for chest pain, per standard protocol.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has an abdominal incision. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Partial separation of the incision may indicate a risk for wound dehiscence, requiring immediate provider attention.