ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who repeatedly refuses meals. The nurse overhears an assistive personnel (AP) telling the client, 'If you don't eat, I'll put restraints on your wrists and feed you.' The nurse should intervene and explain to the AP that this statement constitutes which of the following torts?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The AP's statement is a verbal threat creating fear of imminent harm, constituting assault.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a bowel resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A temperature of 38.3°C may indicate a postoperative infection, requiring immediate follow-up.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of bipolar disorder and is taking lithium. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fine hand tremors may indicate lithium toxicity, requiring immediate follow-up.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Burning epigastric pain is a common symptom of peptic ulcer disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hematochezia is a common symptom of ulcerative colitis due to mucosal bleeding.