ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is using a glucometer to measure a client's capillary blood glucose level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the finger in a dependent position promotes blood flow, facilitating an adequate sample for glucose testing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching about cigarette smoking with a client. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cigarette smoking can decrease hemoglobin's oxygen-carrying capacity due to carbon monoxide binding, contributing to respiratory issues.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed a low-purine diet for gout. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Organ meats are high in purines, which can exacerbate gout by increasing uric acid levels.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Seizures are the most life-threatening complication of acute alcohol withdrawal, requiring immediate attention to prevent status epilepticus or brain damage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer PRN pain medication to a client who has cholelithiasis and is experiencing moderate abdominal pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen is safe and effective for pain relief in cholelithiasis, avoiding adverse effects on the biliary system.