ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypoxemia is expected in COPD due to impaired gas exchange. Weight loss, tachypnea, and no fever are more common.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of dopamine. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infiltration at the IV site with dopamine, a vasopressor, risks tissue damage and requires immediate provider notification. Normal blood pressure, urine output, and heart rate are not urgent.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is actively bleeding from a stab wound to the thigh. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying direct pressure with thick dressing material is the first action to control active bleeding from a stab wound, promoting clot formation. A tourniquet is used only if pressure fails and should be proximal, not distal. Irrigation is secondary, and transparent dressings don't control heavy bleeding.
Question 4 of 5
A home care nurse is making a follow-up visit with a client who has COPD and is using a compressed oxygen system in his home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing the oxygen tank away from curtains or drapes reduces fire risk, as oxygen supports combustion. Checking the gauge weekly is insufficient; it should be daily. Storing the wrench in a locked cabinet is unnecessary. Storing tanks under the bed risks leaks or fire hazards.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for ipratropium. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after ipratropium, an inhaler, prevents oral irritation or infection. It's used per schedule, relief is not immediate, and it's not taken with food.