ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sleeping with the head of the bed elevated helps prevent acid reflux by using gravity to keep stomach contents from flowing back into the esophagus.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is discussing treatment options with a client who is experiencing nicotine withdrawal. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting nicotine gum to 6 months prevents prolonged dependence on nicotine replacement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing expressive aphasia and right hemiparesis following a stroke. Which of the following actions by the nurse best promotes communication among staff caring for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Interdisciplinary team meetings facilitate collaborative communication for comprehensive care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is in active labor. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A fetal heart rate of 170/min indicates tachycardia, suggesting fetal distress and requiring immediate reporting.