ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Instructing the client to avoid coughing during the procedure prevents disruption of needle placement.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of dopamine. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infiltration can cause tissue damage with dopamine, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral tube feedings. Which of the following factors places the client at risk for aspiration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A history of GERD increases aspiration risk due to potential reflux of gastric contents.
Question 4 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: B
Rationale: Regular interdisciplinary team meetings ensure all staff are updated on the client's needs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of heart failure and is receiving furosemide. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Furosemide can cause hypokalemia, so monitoring potassium levels is critical.