ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy and reports pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the pain level first helps determine the severity and guides appropriate interventions, ensuring effective pain management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clots in the urine may indicate bleeding or obstruction, requiring immediate reporting to the provider.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the laboratory values of a client who is receiving epoetin alfa. Which of the following findings indicates a therapeutic response to the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased hemoglobin indicates epoetin alfa is stimulating red blood cell production.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing treatment options with a client who is experiencing nicotine withdrawal. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting nicotine gum to 6 months prevents prolonged dependence on nicotine replacement.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the suctioning has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased peak inspiratory pressure indicates a clearer airway, suggesting effective suctioning.