ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine at the same time daily ensures consistent absorption and efficacy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an implanted venous access port. Which of the following should the nurse use to access the port?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A noncoring needle is designed to access venous access ports without damaging the port.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for clopidogrel. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication, so reporting unusual bleeding is critical.
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Nurses' Notes
1000:
Client admitted to behavioral health unit for prolonged weight loss and refusal to eat. Client collapsed at school. The client's parents were called. They contacted the primary care provider, who arranged for a direct admission.
Weight 37.2 kg (82 lb)
Height 157.5 cm (62 inches) BMI 15
1200:
Client observed during noon meal. Client pushed food around the plate. Intake 10% of meal. Offered nutritional supplement. Client declined. Reports feeling anxious due to admission and mealtime. Client states, "I cannot eat this with you watching me."
1500:
Snack provided. Client observed throwing snack into the trash can. When realized they had been observed, they admitted to their action and asked for a second snack. Client ate 10% of the snack.
Question 4 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.
| Actions to Take A. Accept the client's belief about "forbidden foods." B. Focus on the clients underlying feelings of dysphoria and lack of control C. Encourage the client to limit fasting D. Provide a structure meal environment |
| Potential Condition A. Binge eating disorder B. Bulimia nervosa C. Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder D. Anorexia nervosa |
| Parameters to Monitor A. Cardiac function with ECG B. Calcium level C. Vital signs every 8 hours D. Weight on a daily basis |
Correct Answer: D,B,D,A
Rationale: Anorexia nervosa is indicated by low BMI and food refusal; addressing dysphoria, structured meals, weight, and cardiac function are key.
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Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is delegating care for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the charge nurse assign to a licensed practical nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sterile dressing change is within the scope of practice for an LPN.