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 performing a skin assessment on a client who has dark skin. Which of the following locations on the client's body should the nurse observe to assess for jaundice?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The sclera is the most reliable area to assess for jaundice, showing yellowing clearly regardless of skin tone.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for an MAOI. Which of the following foods is contraindicated with this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Certain types of cheese, particularly aged cheeses, contain high levels of tyramine. Consuming tyramine while on an MAOI can lead to hypertensive crises, which are potentially life-threatening.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Which of the following client statements demonstrates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing loose clothing prevents irritation at the ICD site, demonstrating understanding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse instruct the client to take prior to initiating postural drainage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using an albuterol inhaler opens airways, enhancing mucus clearance during postural drainage.