ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about nonpharmacological pain management to a client who has osteoarthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hot showers relax muscles and soothe joint stiffness, aiding pain relief in osteoarthritis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 12 hours old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A yellowish tint to the skin indicates jaundice, which requires prompt reporting to evaluate for hyperbilirubinemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube connected to a water seal drainage system. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber indicates an air leak, which is a complication that requires immediate reporting to the provider.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage kidney disease. The client's adult child asks the nurse about becoming a living kidney donor for their parent. Which of the following conditions in the child's medical history should the nurse identify as a contraindication to the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypertension increases surgical risks and affects long-term health with one kidney.