ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 18 hr postpartum. The nurse notes that the client is in the 'taking-in phase' of maternal adjustment. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: During the taking-in phase, postpartum clients are often passive and focused on processing the birth experience, eager to discuss and review it.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote comfort?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering opioid analgesics as prescribed effectively manages postoperative pain, promoting comfort.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of hypertension. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Headache is a common symptom of hypertension due to increased intracranial pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is about to undergo surgery. Which of the following statements about informed consent should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Signing the consent form after the provider explains the procedure ensures the client is fully informed, which is a key component of informed consent.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a prescription for antibiotic therapy. The client reports experiencing diarrhea when taking antibiotics. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to lessen the occurrence of diarrhea?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yogurt contains probiotics, which help restore gut flora disrupted by antibiotics, reducing the risk of diarrhea.