ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous infusion of insulin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L indicates hypokalemia, a potential complication of insulin therapy requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed warfarin for atrial fibrillation. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse instruct the client to monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring INR ensures warfarin is within therapeutic range, preventing bleeding or clotting complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is supervising an assistive personnel (AP) who is caring for a client who is at risk for falls. For which of the following actions by the AP should the nurse intervene?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raising all four side-rails is considered a restraint and increases injury risk if the client attempts to climb over them.
Question 4 of 5
A school nurse is performing scoliosis screenings. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse recognize as an indication of scoliosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uneven shoulder and pelvic heights are classic signs of scoliosis, indicating abnormal spinal curvature.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a 4-month-old infant at a well-child visit. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A closed anterior fontanel at 4 months may indicate craniosynostosis, requiring further evaluation to prevent developmental issues.