ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine for pain. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine, an opioid, can cause urinary retention by inhibiting bladder contractions and increasing sphincter tone, which is a known adverse effect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of tonic-clonic seizures and is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering antiepileptic medication before the MRI reduces the risk of seizures during the procedure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for four clients. The nurse should plan to use sterile gloves when performing which of the following procedures?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Changing a central venous catheter dressing requires sterile gloves to prevent introducing infection into the bloodstream. Central lines are a direct pathway to the central circulation, making aseptic technique critical to prevent serious infections such as bloodstream infections.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about digoxin administration to the parents of a toddler who has heart failure. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Drinking water after digoxin ensures the medication is fully swallowed, reducing the risk of retention in the mouth.