ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is giving an intramuscular injection to a newborn who was delivered at 38 weeks of gestation. Which of the following pain scales should the nurse use to assess the newborn's pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The NIPS is designed for full-term newborns, assessing pain through behavioral and physiological indicators.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a fractured femur and is in skeletal traction. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coolness in the toes suggests impaired circulation, a serious complication requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of Crohn's disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fresh apples, being high in fiber, can exacerbate Crohn's disease symptoms during a flare-up, causing abdominal pain or diarrhea.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed furosemide for heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporting muscle weakness is important, as it may indicate hypokalemia, a common side effect of furosemide.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about hand hygiene with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Interlacing the fingers while rubbing hands together ensures thorough cleaning of all hand surfaces, including between the fingers, which is a key component of effective hand hygiene.