ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse manager is updating protocols for the use of belt restraints. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse manager include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Documenting the client's condition every 15 minutes ensures continuous monitoring, promoting safety and timely interventions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed timolol eye drops for glaucoma. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pressing the inner corner (nasolacrimal duct) after administration prevents systemic absorption of timolol.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is obtaining informed consent from a client who is scheduled for an invasive procedure. The client states, 'I don't understand why this procedure is necessary.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Notifying the charge nurse ensures the provider can clarify the procedure's necessity, upholding the principles of informed consent.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing the peripheral catheter insertion site of a client who is receiving an infusion. The nurse notices redness and warmth to the touch around the insertion site. The nurse should document the finding as which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Redness and warmth indicate phlebitis, an inflammation of the vein often caused by catheter irritation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with dysphagia. Which of the following interprofessional team members should the nurse identify as the priority to consult?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A speech-language pathologist specializes in assessing and managing swallowing disorders, critical for addressing dysphagia in ALS.