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 has a suspected myocardial infarction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obtaining a 12-lead ECG is the priority to confirm the diagnosis of myocardial infarction and guide treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has COPD and is experiencing dyspnea. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing helps prolong exhalation, reducing air trapping and easing dyspnea in clients with COPD.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TPN contains high glucose concentrations, so checking blood glucose every 4 to 6 hours is necessary to monitor for hyperglycemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling around the mouth may indicate hypocalcemia due to parathyroid gland damage during thyroidectomy, requiring immediate reporting.