ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote comfort?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering opioid analgesics as prescribed effectively manages postoperative pain, promoting comfort.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about a 24-hr creatinine clearance test. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discarding the first morning void ensures the 24-hour collection period starts accurately, capturing a full day's urine output.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hematochezia, or bloody diarrhea, is a common symptom of ulcerative colitis due to mucosal inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is obtaining informed consent from a client who is scheduled for an invasive procedure. The client states, 'I don't understand why this procedure is necessary.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Notifying the charge nurse ensures the provider can clarify the procedure's necessity, upholding the principles of informed consent.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following findings indicates a possible dislocation of the prosthesis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: External rotation of the leg is a classic sign of hip prosthesis dislocation, requiring immediate reporting.