ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about dietary modifications. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting sodium intake helps manage blood pressure in clients with hypertension.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized petechiae and ecchymoses. The nurse should expect a prescription for which of the following laboratory tests?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Petechiae and ecchymoses are signs of bleeding, often due to a low platelet count.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following findings indicates a possible hemolytic reaction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever and chills are signs of a hemolytic transfusion reaction, requiring immediate intervention.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
1000:
Client admitted to behavioral health unit for prolonged weight loss and refusal to eat. Client collapsed at school. The client's parents were called. They contacted the primary care provider, who arranged for a direct admission.
Weight 37.2 kg (82 lb)
Height 157.5 cm (62 inches) BMI 15
1200:
Client observed during noon meal. Client pushed food around the plate. Intake 10% of meal. Offered nutritional supplement. Client declined. Reports feeling anxious due to admission and mealtime. Client states, "I cannot eat this with you watching me."
1500:
Snack provided. Client observed throwing snack into the trash can. When realized they had been observed, they admitted to their action and asked for a second snack. Client ate 10% of the snack.
Question 4 of 5
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
| Actions to Take A. Accept the client's belief about "forbidden foods." B. Focus on the clients underlying feelings of dysphoria and lack of control C. Encourage the client to limit fasting D. Provide a structure meal environment |
| Potential Condition A. Binge eating disorder B. Bulimia nervosa C. Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder D. Anorexia nervosa |
| Parameters to Monitor A. Cardiac function with ECG B. Calcium level C. Vital signs every 8 hours D. Weight on a daily basis |
Correct Answer: D,B,D,A
Rationale: Anorexia nervosa is indicated by low BMI and food refusal; addressing dysphoria, structured meals, weight, and cardiac function are key.
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Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is delegating care for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the charge nurse assign to a licensed practical nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sterile dressing change is within the scope of practice for an LPN.