ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased urinary output indicates that furosemide, a diuretic, is effectively reducing fluid retention in heart failure clients.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the family of an older adult client about safety precautions when administering a hypotonic enema to the client. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for fluid overload is critical, as hypotonic enemas can cause fluid shifts, especially in older adults with compromised health.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a spinal cord injury at the C5 level. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A C5 spinal cord injury impairs diaphragm function, leading to difficulty breathing due to weakened respiratory muscles.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tingling around the mouth may indicate hypocalcemia from parathyroid gland injury, a serious complication requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 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 reduced airway resistance, confirming effective suctioning.