ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is undergoing radiation therapy and has stomatitis. Which of the following responses by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a soft-bristle toothbrush is crucial for clients with stomatitis, as it minimizes irritation to sensitive oral tissues. Gentle oral hygiene practices help maintain oral health and reduce discomfort.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received 50,000 units of IV heparin rather than the prescribed 5,000 units. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking for bleeding is the priority to ensure client safety after a heparin overdose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse instruct the client to take prior to initiating postural drainage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using an albuterol inhaler opens airways, enhancing mucus clearance during postural drainage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal (ET) tube. The high-pressure alarm is beeping, and the client is experiencing respiratory distress. The nurse is unable to determine the cause of the alarm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Manually delivering breaths ensures ventilation while the cause of the alarm is investigated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about obtaining a sputum specimen for acid-fast bacillus (AFB) testing. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Instructing the client to cough deeply ensures that the sputum specimen is obtained from the lower respiratory tract, which is necessary for accurate AFB testing to diagnose tuberculosis.