ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE LATEST
UPDATED 2023 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
A nurse is performing wound care for a client who has an abdominal
... [Show More] incision. Which of the followingtechniques
should the nurse implement?
A. Irrigate the wound using a 10-mL syringe.
B. Cleanse the wound starting at the bottom and moving upward.
C.Cleanse the insertion site of the drain using a circular motion towards the center.
D. Irrigate the wound with a low-pressure flow of solution.
A nurse on an antepartum unit is prioritizing care for multiple clients. Which of the following clientsshould the
nurse see first?
A.A client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has a biophysical profile score of 8.
B. A client who has preeclampsia and reports a persistent headache.
C. A client who has pregestational diabetes mellitus and an HbA1c of 6.2%.
D. A client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and reports leukorrhea.
A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from an amputation of her right arm above the elbow.Which of the
following information should the nurse report the occupational therapist?
A. The client’s parent is in a skilled nursing facility.
B. The client has two small children at home.
C. The client is allergic to penicillin.
D. The client lives in a two-story home.
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder. The client tells the nurse, “No onecares about
me. I’m completely alone.” Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. “You should join a community support group.”
B. “What makes you think that?”
C. “Don’t worry. You should be feeling better in a couple weeks.”
D. “Can you give me an example of how others are making you feel this way?”
A nurse is caring for a client who has sustained a severe head trauma and has significant bleedingfrom the
nose. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Prepare for a CT scan.
B. Insert a peripheral IV line.
C. Establish a patent airway.
D. Apply direct pressure to the nose.
A nurse is reviewing the rhythm strip of a client who is experiencing sinus arrhythmia. Which of thefollowing
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Inconsistent P wave formation.
B. Ventricular and atrial rates 120/min
C. P-R intervals of 0.30 seconds
D. P to QRS ratio 1:1
A nurse is admitting a client who has dementia to a long-term care facility. The client tells the nurse that she
lived in this facility years ago and took care of all the residents by herself. The nurse should document this as
which of the following findings?
A. Confabulation
B. Agnosia
C. Projection
D. Perseveration
A nurse is reviewing home recommendations with a client who is postoperative following kneesurgery.
Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
A. Place a handrail in the entryway of the house.
B. Place a towel on the floor outside of the shower.
C. Ensure that all area rugs are rubber-backed.
D. Wear slippers with cloth soles.
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following total hip arthroplasty. Which of thefollowing
actions should the nurse take to prevent dislocation of the prosthesis?
A. Raise the head of the client’s bed to a high-fowler’s position.
B. Elevate the client’s effected leg on a pillow when in bed.
C. Position the client’s knees slightly higher than the hips when up in a chair.
D. Keep an abduction pillow between the client’s legs.
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is teaching a newly hired nurse about the varicella zoster virus. Which ofthe
following information should the nurse include?
A. Children who have varicella should be placed on droplet precautions.
B. Children who have varicella are contagious 4 days before the first vesicle eruption.
C. Children who have varicella are contagious until the vesicles are crusted.
D. Children who have varicella should receive the herpes zoster vaccine.
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the following actionsshould the
nurse take?
A. Teach the client how to meditate
B. Sit with the client to provide a sense of security.
C. Encourage the client to watch television.
D. Administer a dose of atomoxetine to decrease anxiety.
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about ergonomic principles. Which of the followingactions by
the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. Stands with feet together when lifting a client up in bed.
B. Places a gait belt around the client’s upper chest before assisting a client to stand.
C. Uses a mechanical lif t device to move a client from the bed to the chair.
D. Raises the client’s head of the bed before pulling the client up.
A nurse is teaching a client about condom use. Which of the following client statements should thenurse
identify as an understanding of the teaching?
A. “I can use petroleum jelly as a lubricant with the condom.”
B. “I can re-use the condom one time after initial use.”
C. “I can use natural-skin condoms to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
”D. “I can store the condoms in the drawer of my night-stand. [Show Less]