ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive 2023 With NGN 180 Questions And Answers Questions
Extract:
A nurse is developing a nutritional care plan for a client who has COPD and severe dyspnea.
Question 1 of 5
Which action should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Small, frequent meals reduce fatigue and improve intake in clients with COPD.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of cefazolin via intermittent IV infusion to a client.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Reviewing the client's allergy history should be the first action because it is crucial to ensure the safety of the client and prevent any potential allergic reactions to medications. By identifying any known allergies, the nurse can make informed decisions about the client's care. Monitoring temperature (
B), checking WBC count (
C), and explaining medication purpose (
D) are important steps but not as urgent as ensuring the client's safety by reviewing allergies first.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client in an outpatient clinic.
Laboratory Results
First office visit:
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) 21 mm/hr (up to 20 mm/hr)
Hct 36% (37 to 47%6)
Hgb 12 g/dL (12 to 16 g/dL)
WBC count 6000/mm³ (5,000 to 10,000/mm³)
Uric acid 6.1 mg/dL (2.7 to 7.3 mg/dL)
6-month follow-up:
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) 22 mm/hr (up to 20 mm/hr)
Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) positive
Hct 35% (37 to 47%)
Hgb 11 g/dL (12 to 16 g/dL)
WBC 4000/mm³ (5,000 to 10,000/mm³)
Uric acid 6,3 mg/dL (2.7 to 7.3 mg/dL)
Question 3 of 5
The client is at highest risk for developing--------- evidenced by the client's--------
Correct Answer: D,G
Rationale: Decreased WBC count and elevated ESR suggest systemic lupus erythematosus.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about advanced directives. Which of the following statements by the client indicate an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because a living will is a legal document that specifies a person's preferences for medical treatment in case they are unable to communicate their wishes. This statement indicates an understanding of the purpose of advanced directives.
Choice B is incorrect as advanced directives empower the client to make their own health care decisions.
Choice C is incorrect because advanced directives do not pertain to material possessions but rather to health care decisions.
Choice D is incorrect as a witness is not required for signing a living will.
Extract:
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching to an older adult client who is scheduled for surgery.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote learning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Connect new information with the client's past experiences. This is effective because it helps the client relate to and better understand the new information by linking it to what they already know. This technique enhances memory retention and promotes meaningful learning. Speaking loudly (
A) is not necessary and may cause discomfort. Presenting information using abstract concepts (
C) can lead to confusion and hinder comprehension. Using a specific font size (
D) is unrelated to promoting learning.