ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: B
Rationale: Donning sterile gloves maintains a sterile field, reducing the risk of infection during catheterization.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing a gown during personal hygiene tasks prevents contamination of the nurse's clothing and skin, reducing the spread of MRSA.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed furosemide for heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporting muscle weakness is important, as it may indicate hypokalemia, a common side effect of furosemide.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a child who has pertussis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pertussis causes a productive cough with thick mucus, often accompanied by a whooping sound, due to respiratory infection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to provide tracheostomy care for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleaning the stoma in an inward to outward motion prevents the spread of microorganisms, reducing infection risk.