ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer PRN pain medication to a client who has cholelithiasis and is experiencing moderate abdominal pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ketorolac, an NSAID, effectively manages moderate to severe pain from cholelithiasis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the suctioning has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased peak inspiratory pressure indicates a clearer airway, showing effective suctioning.
Question 3 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: Donning sterile gloves maintains a sterile field, ensuring an accurate urine culture.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer vancomycin IV to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of an adverse reaction to the vancomycin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering vancomycin over 60 minutes minimizes infusion-related reactions like red man syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy and reports pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the pain level first helps determine the severity and guides appropriate interventions, ensuring effective pain management.