ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding meals 2 hours before bedtime reduces reflux by allowing gastric emptying, alleviating GERD symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A school nurse is performing scoliosis screenings. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse recognize as an indication of scoliosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uneven shoulder and pelvic heights are classic signs of scoliosis, indicating abnormal spinal curvature.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling catheter with a urinary drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Securing the catheter tubing to the lower abdomen (or upper thigh in males) prevents tension and accidental dislodgement, promoting proper drainage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is using a glucometer to measure a client's capillary blood glucose level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the finger in a dependent position promotes blood flow, facilitating an adequate sample for glucose testing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine on an empty stomach enhances absorption, ensuring optimal therapeutic effects.