ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled to have a paracentesis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Instructing the client to empty her bladder prior to the procedure helps reduce the risk of bladder injury during the paracentesis and minimizes discomfort.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in a coma and is scheduled for a surgical procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ensuring the health care surrogate is informed ensures the client's rights are upheld.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning a community health program about Parkinson's disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include as a tertiary prevention strategy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily exercise classes improve ambulation for those with Parkinson's, a tertiary prevention strategy to manage symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for albuterol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A heart rate of 120/min may indicate tachycardia, a potential side effect of albuterol, and should be reported to the provider.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal (ET) tube. The high-pressure alarm is beeping, and the client is experiencing respiratory distress. The nurse is unable to determine the cause of the alarm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Manual ventilation ensures oxygenation while troubleshooting the high-pressure alarm.