ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring helps detect fluid retention, an early sign of worsening heart failure, allowing for timely intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring helps detect fluid retention, an early sign of worsening heart failure, allowing for timely intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is being discharged home following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following findings in the home should the nurse identify as a potential risk for injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A large soaking tub can make it difficult to enter and exit, increasing fall risk post-hip arthroplasty.
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 critical in ALS due to dysphagia, which can cause weight loss and aspiration risk.
Question 5 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.