ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about bladder retraining for incontinence. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pelvic-floor exercises, such as Kegels, strengthen muscles supporting the bladder, improving control over incontinence.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring helps detect fluid retention, an early sign of worsening heart failure, allowing for timely intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse provide care for a client who is postoperative. The newly licensed nurse tells the client that she will insert a urinary catheter if the client will not void. Which of the following torts should the charge nurse identify as having occurred?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse's statement creates a reasonable fear of unwanted contact, constituting assault.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received 50,000 units of IV heparin rather than the prescribed 5,000 units. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking for bleeding is the priority to ensure client safety after a heparin overdose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the client about their auditory hallucinations validates their experience and helps the nurse understand their perceptions to develop coping strategies.