ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed furosemide for heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporting muscle weakness is important, as it may indicate hypokalemia, a common side effect of furosemide.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a pancreaticoduodenectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A temperature of 38.2°C may indicate infection, a serious postoperative complication requiring provider notification.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a child who has pertussis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pertussis causes a productive cough with thick mucus, often accompanied by a whooping sound, due to respiratory infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hospice care and has a prescription for morphine. The client's family expresses concern about the risk of addiction. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Explaining that morphine ensures comfort in hospice care addresses the family's concern while prioritizing pain management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a craniotomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clear nasal drainage may indicate a cerebrospinal fluid leak, a serious complication requiring immediate reporting.