ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about bowel sounds. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse use to describe hyperactive bowel sounds?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperactive bowel sounds are high-pitched and frequent, indicating increased intestinal motility.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a spinal cord injury at the C5 level. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A C5 spinal cord injury impairs diaphragm function, leading to difficulty breathing due to weakened respiratory muscles.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote comfort?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering opioid analgesics as prescribed effectively manages postoperative pain, promoting comfort.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to catheterize a toddler for a urine culture. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Donning sterile gloves maintains a sterile field, reducing the risk of infection during catheterization.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intermittent claudication, or leg pain during activity, is a hallmark symptom of PAD due to reduced blood flow.