ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Questions
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
0945:
Adult child accompanying parent reports cognitive and physical decline in the client, expressing concern over memory loss, thought processes, appetite, and self-care. Adult child states, "My sibling and I hired help at home for my parent. We thought that might help, but it has not. I found the title to the car today. signed over to me."
Client makes poor eye contact, speaks in a monotone voice, and has a lack of facial expression. Client reports sleeping 7 hr a night and getting up "once or twice per night to go to the bathroom."
Client reports not wanting to eat anymore. Client's child reports their parent has lost about 8 Ib in the past month.
1030:
Client found sitting in Client says, "Why don't you just leave me? I am of no use."
Question 1 of 5
Click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up.
| expressing concern over memory and thought process, appetite, and self-care |
| lost about 8 lb in the past month |
| Why don't you just leave me? I am of no use. |
| Heart rate 68/min |
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Cognitive decline, weight loss, and potential suicidal ideation require urgent follow-up.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of chronic kidney disease. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting phosphorus intake helps prevent complications in chronic kidney disease.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for heparin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heparin can cause thrombocytopenia, so monitoring platelet count is essential.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of alteplase for an acute ischemic stroke. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alteplase is a thrombolytic, so monitoring for bleeding is critical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a suspected myocardial infarction. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain radiating to the left arm is a classic symptom of myocardial infarction.