ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed a low-potassium diet for chronic kidney disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bananas are high in potassium, which should be avoided in a low-potassium diet to prevent hyperkalemia in chronic kidney disease.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer three medications to a client who is receiving continuous enteral feeding through an NG tube. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a syringe for gravity flow ensures precise medication delivery without clogging the tube.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to assess first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachypnea in a client with a hip fracture may indicate a pulmonary embolism, requiring urgent assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a preschooler who has bacterial pneumonia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever is a common manifestation of bacterial pneumonia in children, indicating an immune response.