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 planning a community health program about Parkinson's disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include as a tertiary prevention strategy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily exercise classes improve ambulation for those with Parkinson's, a tertiary prevention strategy to manage symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse who is administering total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to a client. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for the nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using TPN tubing for antibiotics can lead to drug interactions or infection, requiring a dedicated line for TPN.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber, helps regulate bowel movements and alleviate IBS symptoms.