ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed warfarin for atrial fibrillation. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse instruct the client to monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring INR ensures warfarin is within therapeutic range, preventing bleeding or clotting complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has a platelet count of 25,000/mm³. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applying prolonged pressure to venipuncture sites minimizes bleeding risk in clients with low platelet counts.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed a low-purine diet for gout. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Organ meats are high in purines, which can exacerbate gout by increasing uric acid levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing chest pain and is prescribed nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing nitroglycerin under the tongue ensures rapid absorption to relieve chest pain.