ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a client's manual blood pressure and is having difficulty auscultating sounds. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The palpatory method allows the nurse to estimate systolic blood pressure by palpating the pulse while inflating the cuff, which can help avoid difficulties with auscultation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for tamoxifen for breast cancer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leg pain or swelling may indicate a blood clot, a serious side effect of tamoxifen.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a female client who has recurrent urinary tract infections. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wearing loose-fitting underwear keeps the genital area dry, reducing UTI risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bright red urine may indicate active bleeding, requiring immediate provider notification.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of cirrhosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ascites is a common finding in cirrhosis due to portal hypertension.