ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning the client on their side prevents aspiration during a seizure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a femoral-popliteal bypass. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weak pedal pulses may indicate compromised circulation, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a female client who has recurrent urinary tract infections. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wearing loose-fitting underwear keeps the genital area dry, reducing UTI risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for captopril for hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Captopril is best taken on an empty stomach to enhance absorption.
Extract:
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Nurses' notes
History and Physical
Vital signs
Today 0700:
Received change of shift report. Client is 2 days postoperative following a hysterectomy and they have not yet ambulated with physical therapy due to significant postoperative pain. Per change of shift report, pain medications have been adjusted and pain has improved. Client currently reports pain level as 2 on a scale of 0 to 10.
0900:
Ambulating in hallway with the assistance of physical therapy. 1000:
Return to bed with siderails up x 2, but not wearing sequential compression devices because they "hurt too much." Applied antiembolism stockings.
1400:
Question 5 of 5
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
| Deep vein thrombosis |
| Muscle strain |
| Cellulitis |
| Heart failure |
| Check for pedal pulses and signs of ischemia |
| Request a prescription for a lower-extremity Doppler flow study |
| Parameters to Monitor A. ECG changes B. PTINR and platelet count C. Temperature D. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels E. Signs of bleeding after anticoagulation Initiation |
Correct Answer: A,D,E,C
Rationale: Deep vein thrombosis is likely due to surgery and immobility; checking pulses and requesting a Doppler study are key actions, with bleeding signs and temperature monitored.