ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed a low-sodium diet for heart failure. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fresh fruits are naturally low in sodium and appropriate for a low-sodium diet.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Black, tarry stools may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, a serious adverse effect of warfarin.
Extract:
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Nurses' notes
History and Physical
Vital signs
Today 0700:
Received change of shift report. Client is 2 days postoperative following a hysterectomy and they have not yet ambulated with physical therapy due to significant postoperative pain. Per change of shift report, pain medications have been adjusted and pain has improved. Client currently reports pain level as 2 on a scale of 0 to 10.
0900:
Ambulating in hallway with the assistance of physical therapy. 1000:
Return to bed with siderails up x 2, but not wearing sequential compression devices because they "hurt too much." Applied antiembolism stockings.
1400:
Question 3 of 5
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
| Deep vein thrombosis |
| Muscle strain |
| Cellulitis |
| Heart failure |
| Check for pedal pulses and signs of ischemia |
| Request a prescription for a lower-extremity Doppler flow study |
| Parameters to Monitor A. ECG changes B. PTINR and platelet count C. Temperature D. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels E. Signs of bleeding after anticoagulation Initiation |
Correct Answer: A,D,E,C
Rationale: Deep vein thrombosis is likely due to surgery and immobility; checking pulses and requesting a Doppler study are key actions, with bleeding signs and temperature monitored.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Instructing the client to avoid coughing during the procedure prevents disruption of needle placement.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Burning epigastric pain is a common symptom of peptic ulcer disease.