ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cesarean birth. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lochia serosa on day 3 is abnormal, as lochia rubra is expected, indicating possible retained placental fragments.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous IV infusion of magnesium sulfate. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absent patellar reflexes indicate magnesium toxicity, a serious adverse effect requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing 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: D
Rationale: Irrigation fluid not draining indicates a potential obstruction, which can lead to bladder distension and requires immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has stomatitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Soft, bland foods minimize irritation to the inflamed mucous membranes in clients with stomatitis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anaphylaxis. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, rapidly reversing life-threatening symptoms like airway constriction.