ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing chest pain and is prescribed nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing nitroglycerin under the tongue ensures rapid absorption to relieve chest pain.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about bowel sounds. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse use to describe hyperactive bowel sounds?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperactive bowel sounds are high-pitched and frequent, indicating increased intestinal motility.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the partner of a client who is receiving hospice care about music therapy for pain management. Which of the following statements by the partner indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Music therapy distracts from pain perception, providing comfort and potentially reducing the need for additional pain medication.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager is updating protocols for the use of belt restraints. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse manager include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Documenting the client's condition every 15 minutes ensures continuous monitoring, promoting safety and timely interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with dysphagia. Which of the following interprofessional team members should the nurse identify as the priority to consult?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A speech-language pathologist specializes in assessing and managing swallowing disorders, critical for addressing dysphagia in ALS.