ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor. The nurse should notify the provider for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prolonged decelerations (>2 minutes) indicate potential fetal distress from causes like cord compression or placental insufficiency, requiring immediate provider notification. Moderate FHR variability is reassuring. Three contractions in 10 minutes is normal. A baseline FHR of 115/min is within the normal range (110-160 bpm).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of alcohol use disorder and is experiencing withdrawal. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tremors are a common symptom of alcohol withdrawal due to nervous system hyperactivity. Bradycardia, hypothermia, and hypoglycemia are not typical; tachycardia and seizures are more likely.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is expected in chronic kidney disease due to impaired potassium excretion. Hypertension, decreased urine output, and normal or elevated glucose are more common.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Diagnostic Results
Day 1. 1400:
Client has paraplegia and reports, "I have had a cough the last few days.
I haven't had an appetite either." Denies nausea,. vomiting, or diarrhea.
Alert and oriented to person, place, and time.
Skin is intact.
Vital signs stable.
1830:
Client is experiencing tachycardia, productive cough, and confusion
Question 4 of 5
The client is at risk for ________ as evidenced by __________. Complete the following sentence by using the list of options.
| Hypostatic pneumonia. |
| Anemia. |
| Fluid volume overload. |
| Immobility. |
| Calorie deficiency. |
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: The client with paraplegia, cough, and reduced appetite is at risk for hypostatic pneumonia due to immobility, which impairs lung clearance and increases infection risk. Anemia, fluid overload, and calorie deficiency are not directly supported by the symptoms.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heat intolerance is expected in hyperthyroidism due to increased metabolism. Weight loss, tachycardia, and restlessness, not fatigue, are typical.