ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed timolol eye drops for glaucoma. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pressing the inner corner (nasolacrimal duct) after administration prevents systemic absorption of timolol.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the support person of a client who is in the first stage of labor. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include regarding effleurage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effleurage involves gently stroking the abdomen during contractions, providing comfort and reducing pain perception through distraction.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has an electrolyte imbalance. Which of the following foods should the nurse include as the highest in potassium?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sweet potatoes are high in potassium (approximately 541 mg per medium potato), making them an excellent choice for addressing electrolyte imbalances.