ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed metformin for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol with metformin reduces the risk of lactic acidosis, a rare but serious side effect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following manifestations is an indication of a candida infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yellow patches in the mouth indicate oral candidiasis (thrush), a fungal infection caused by Candida albicans, commonly presenting with such symptoms.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 12 hr old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A temperature of 36.2°C indicates hypothermia in a newborn, which requires reporting to prevent complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse begins to bathe a newly admitted client who reports that they have not had anything to eat that day. The nurse interrupts the bath and obtains a healthy meal for the client. This action by the nurse is an example of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing a meal in response to the client's need demonstrates trustworthiness, fostering a therapeutic relationship.