ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about a 24-hr creatinine clearance test. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discarding the first morning void ensures the 24-hour collection period starts accurately, capturing a full day's urine output.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 12 hr old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A temperature of 36.2°C indicates hypothermia in a newborn, which requires reporting to prevent complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed a low-fiber diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: White rice is low in fiber, making it suitable for a low-fiber diet to reduce gastrointestinal irritation.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed furosemide for heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporting muscle weakness is important, as it may indicate hypokalemia, a common side effect of furosemide.