ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing increased intracranial pressure following a head injury. Which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low-Fowler's position (head elevated 30 degrees) promotes venous drainage, reducing intracranial pressure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation and has an endotracheal tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing oral care with chlorhexidine solution reduces the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia by decreasing oral bacterial colonization.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has varicella. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Children with varicella can return to school once lesions have crusted, indicating they are no longer contagious.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about family planning using the basal body temperature method. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking temperature immediately upon waking ensures accurate basal body temperature readings.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is in active labor. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A fetal heart rate of 170/min indicates tachycardia, suggesting fetal distress and requiring immediate reporting.