ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation and has an endotracheal tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing oral care with chlorhexidine solution reduces the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia by decreasing oral bacterial colonization.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a cane helps maintain balance, reducing fall risk in clients with multiple sclerosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer PRN pain medication to a client who has cholelithiasis and is experiencing moderate abdominal pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ketorolac, an NSAID, effectively manages moderate to severe pain from cholelithiasis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has epiglottitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Droplet precautions prevent the spread of infections like Haemophilus influenzae causing epiglottitis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling around the mouth may indicate hypocalcemia due to parathyroid gland damage during thyroidectomy, requiring immediate reporting.