ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is supervising an assistive personnel (AP) who is caring for a client who is at risk for falls. For which of the following actions by the AP should the nurse intervene?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raising all four side-rails is considered a restraint and increases injury risk if the client attempts to climb over them.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased thirst (polydipsia) is a classic symptom of type 1 diabetes due to hyperglycemia-induced dehydration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epigastric pain relieved by eating is a hallmark symptom of peptic ulcer disease, particularly duodenal ulcers.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is supervising an assistive personnel (AP) who is applying antiembolic stockings for a client. Which of the following actions by the AP requires intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Creases in antiembolic stockings can cause pressure points, compromising circulation, and require intervention to ensure smooth application.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with dysphagia. Which of the following interprofessional team members should the nurse identify as the priority to consult?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A speech-language pathologist specializes in assessing and managing swallowing disorders, critical for addressing dysphagia in ALS.