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 home health nurse is assessing a client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and has had recent weight loss. Which of the following is the priority admission data for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swallowing ability is critical in ALS due to dysphagia, which can cause weight loss and aspiration risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation and has an endotracheal tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing oral care with chlorhexidine solution reduces the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia by decreasing oral bacterial colonization.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an IV medication to a client and accidently punctures the IV bag, causing the medication to leak on the counter. Which of the following medications requires the nurse to follow facility procedures in the safe handling of a biohazardous material spill?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Doxorubicin, a chemotherapy agent, is hazardous and requires special handling procedures for spills.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following findings indicates a possible hemolytic transfusion reaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever and chills are hallmark signs of a hemolytic transfusion reaction, indicating an immune response to incompatible blood.