ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when setting up the sterile field?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the cap sterile side up minimizes contamination risk, maintaining the sterile field's integrity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a cerebrovascular accident in a rehabilitation facility. The client tells the nurse, 'I am sick of being in here, and I want to go home.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's frustration validates their feelings and encourages against them.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for the guardian of a school-age child following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing the pressure dressing the next day allows inspection of the site for complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received 50,000 units of IV heparin rather than the prescribed 5,000 units. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking for bleeding is the priority to ensure client safety after a heparin overdose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a cane helps maintain balance, reducing fall risk in clients with multiple sclerosis.