ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received 50,000 units of IV heparin rather than the prescribed 5,000 units. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking for bleeding is the priority to ensure client safety after a heparin overdose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the suctioning has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased peak inspiratory pressure indicates a clearer airway, showing effective suctioning.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who asks for information regarding organ donation. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Documenting the desire to be an organ donor in writing ensures the client's wishes are respected.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing information for a client who has a new prescription for simvastatin. For which of the following should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simvastatin can lead to muscle-related side effects, including myopathy and rhabdomyolysis, which can present as muscle weakness. Clients must report these symptoms to prevent serious complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about family planning using the basal body temperature method. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking temperature immediately upon waking ensures accurate basal body temperature readings.