ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses a blood transfusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting the client's refusal in the medical record is essential to protect both the client and the healthcare team, respecting the client's autonomy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory data from a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased creatinine is expected in chronic kidney disease due to reduced kidney filtration.
Question 3 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 4 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 an accurate basal body temperature reading.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage kidney disease. The client's adult child asks the nurse about becoming a living kidney donor for their parent. Which of the following conditions in the child's medical history should the nurse identify as a contraindication to the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypertension increases surgical and long-term health risks for kidney donors.