ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an IV medication to a client and accidently punctures the IV bag, causing the medication to leak on the counter. Which of the following medications requires the nurse to follow facility procedures in the safe handling of a biohazardous material spill?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Doxorubicin is a hazardous chemotherapy drug requiring special spill handling procedures.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the laboratory values of a client who is receiving epoetin alfa. Which of the following findings indicates a therapeutic response to the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased hemoglobin indicates a therapeutic response, as epoetin alfa stimulates red blood cell production.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a peripheral IV catheter insertion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleansing the insertion site with an antiseptic, such as povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine, is a critical step to reduce the risk of infection during peripheral IV catheter insertion.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing the peripheral catheter insertion site of a client who is receiving an infusion. The nurse notices redness and warmth to the touch around the insertion site. The nurse should document the finding as which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Redness and warmth around the catheter site indicate phlebitis, which is inflammation of the vein.