ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring daily weight assesses fluid balance and nutritional status, which is critical for clients receiving TPN.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. The nurse identifies that the client has urticaria and is wheezing. Which of the following types of transfusion reactions should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urticaria and wheezing are characteristic of an anaphylactic transfusion reaction, caused by hypersensitivity to donor blood proteins.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client whose prepregnancy BMI was 30.5. The nurse should include that which of the following is an acceptable weight gain for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a client with a BMI of 30 or higher, a weight gain of 11 to 20 pounds is recommended, making 16 lb acceptable.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for albuterol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using albuterol 30 minutes before exercise prevents exercise-induced bronchospasm, a key instruction for clients with asthma.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is about to undergo surgery. Which of the following statements about informed consent should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Signing the consent form after the provider explains the procedure ensures the client is fully informed, which is a key component of informed consent.