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 heparin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring aPTT ensures heparin is within therapeutic range, preventing bleeding or clotting complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing the peripheral catheter insertion site of a client who is receiving an infusion. The nurse notices redness and warmth to the touch around the insertion site. The nurse should document the finding as which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Redness and warmth indicate phlebitis, an inflammation of the vein often caused by catheter irritation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a fractured femur and is in skeletal traction. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coolness in the toes suggests impaired circulation, a serious complication requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is 1 week postpartum and reports excessive vaginal bleeding. The nurse speaks a different language than the client. The client's partner and 10-year-old child are accompanying her. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to gather the client's admission data?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a professional interpreter ensures accurate communication and maintains confidentiality, especially for sensitive medical information.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and reports nausea. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ondansetron is an antiemetic commonly used to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.