ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has COPD and is experiencing dyspnea. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing helps prolong exhalation, reducing air trapping and easing dyspnea in clients with COPD.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Graves' disease and is experiencing a thyroid storm. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring the cardiac rhythm is the priority due to the risk of tachycardia and arrhythmias in a thyroid storm.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a new parent about breastfeeding her infant. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Feeding on hunger cues ensures adequate nutrition and promotes successful breastfeeding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation and has an endotracheal tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing oral care with chlorhexidine solution reduces the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia by decreasing oral bacterial colonization.