ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the suctioning has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased peak inspiratory pressure indicates a clearer airway, suggesting effective suctioning.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who asks for information regarding organ donation. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Documenting the desire to be an organ donor in writing ensures the client's wishes are respected.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clots in the urine may indicate bleeding or obstruction, requiring immediate reporting to the provider.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is receiving report on a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Left shoulder pain with S-T elevation on an ECG suggests a possible acute myocardial infarction, requiring immediate assessment.