ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging slow, deep breaths helps reduce hyperventilation and promotes relaxation during a panic attack.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to catheterize a toddler for a urine culture. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Donning sterile gloves maintains a sterile field, reducing the risk of infection during catheterization.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depressive disorder. The client states, 'Everyone would be better off if I were not around.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Directly asking about suicidal thoughts assesses the client's risk, prioritizing their safety and guiding further interventions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed levofloxacin for a respiratory infection. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levofloxacin increases photosensitivity, so avoiding sunlight prevents severe skin reactions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of tonic-clonic seizures and is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering antiepileptic medication before the MRI reduces the risk of seizures during the procedure.