ATI 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 reduced airway resistance, confirming effective suctioning.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hospice care and has a prescription for morphine. The client's family expresses concern about the risk of addiction. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Explaining that morphine ensures comfort in hospice care addresses the family's concern while prioritizing pain management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is providing care for a client who has been receiving donepezil. Which of the following findings indicates that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Improved short-term memory indicates donepezil's effectiveness in slowing cognitive decline in dementia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer if the client experiences bleeding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin K reverses the anticoagulant effects of warfarin, helping to control bleeding by promoting clotting factor synthesis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a fractured femur and is in skeletal traction. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coolness in the toes suggests impaired circulation, a serious complication requiring immediate reporting.