ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has a platelet count of 25,000/mm³. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applying prolonged pressure to venipuncture sites minimizes bleeding risk in clients with low platelet counts.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed a transdermal nitroglycerin patch. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing the patch for 10 to 12 hours daily prevents tolerance to nitroglycerin's effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed digoxin for heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting a heart rate below 60/min is critical, as digoxin can cause bradycardia, requiring dose adjustment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, is the first-line treatment for acute asthma attacks to relieve bronchospasm quickly.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a gastric bypass. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vomiting after meals may indicate a complication like gastric obstruction, requiring immediate provider notification.