ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing expressive aphasia and right hemiparesis following a stroke. Which of the following actions by the nurse best promotes communication among staff caring for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Interdisciplinary team meetings facilitate collaborative communication for comprehensive care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses a blood transfusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting the client's refusal in the medical record is essential to protect both the client and the healthcare team, respecting the client's autonomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is in skeletal traction for a fractured left tibia. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates altered tissue perfusion of the affected extremity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A faint pedal pulse indicates poor circulation, suggesting altered tissue perfusion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer PRN pain medication to a client who has cholelithiasis and is experiencing moderate abdominal pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ketorolac, an NSAID, effectively manages moderate to severe pain from cholelithiasis.
Question 5 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.