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 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: D
Rationale: Interdisciplinary team meetings facilitate collaborative communication for comprehensive care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the client about their auditory hallucinations validates their experience and helps the nurse understand their perceptions to develop coping strategies.
Question 4 of 5
A home health nurse is assessing a client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and has had recent weight loss. Which of the following is the priority admission data for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swallowing ability is the priority, as dysphagia in ALS can lead to inadequate nutrition and aspiration risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to catheterize a toddler for a urine culture. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sterile gloves maintain a sterile field, ensuring accurate urine culture results.