ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is developing an in-service about personality disorders. Which of the following information should the nurse include when discussing borderline personality disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impulsive behavior is a hallmark characteristic of borderline personality disorder, often manifesting as self-destructive actions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing expressive aphasia and right hemiparesis following a stroke. Which of the following actions by the nurse best promotes communication among staff caring for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regular interdisciplinary meetings foster collaborative communication, ensuring cohesive care for clients with communication barriers.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for the guardian of a school-age child following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing the pressure dressing the next day allows inspection of the site for complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is in active labor. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An FHR of 170/min indicates tachycardia, suggesting fetal distress or maternal issues.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer PRN pain medication to a client who has cholelithiasis and is experiencing moderate abdominal pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ketorolac, an NSAID, effectively manages moderate to severe pain from cholelithiasis.