ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about family planning using the basal body temperature method. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking temperature immediately upon waking ensures accurate basal body temperature readings.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled to have a paracentesis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Instructing the client to empty her bladder prior to the procedure helps reduce the risk of bladder injury during the paracentesis and minimizes discomfort.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of asthma and is experiencing an acute exacerbation. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheezing is a common finding in an acute asthma exacerbation due to airway constriction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning a community health program about Parkinson's disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include as a tertiary prevention strategy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exercise classes improve ambulation, a tertiary strategy for managing Parkinson's symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and notes the FHR baseline has been 100/min for the past 15 min. The nurse should identify which of the following conditions as a possible cause of fetal bradycardia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maternal hypoglycemia can reduce glucose supply to the fetus, potentially causing bradycardia.