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ATI Predictor: 300 Practice
Questions &Answers with
Rationales | Graded A+
1. A nurse cares for a client diagnosed with superficial
partial thickness burn. The nurse should assign the client
to a room with which client?
Answer: A client diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome.
Rationale: This is a question about proper patient room
assignments to prevent infection. The burn client is at high
risk.
2. The nurse observes client care on a geriatric unit. The
nurse should intervene in which situation?
Answer: A student nurse assists the client to stand from a
sitting position by grasping the client's elbows.
Rationale: Grasping a client's elbows is unsafe and can
cause injury. The correct technique involves using a gait
belt.
3. The nurse evaluates the results of the client's purified
protein derivative (PPD) 2½ days after the injection. The
nurse notes the induration is 4 mm. Which action by the
,nurse is most appropriate?
Answer: Inform the client the results are negative.
Rationale: An induration of less than 5 mm is considered a
negative result for most people, including those with no
known risk factors.
4. The nurse cares for the client with a history of
schizophrenia. The nurse expects to note which speech
pattern?
Answer: Repetition of the words used by the nurse.
Rationale: This describes "echolalia," a common symptom
of schizophrenia where a person repeats the words of
others.
5. The nurse cares for a 6-month-old infant. The parents
report that the infant had severe diarrhea for twelve hours.
The nurse anticipates which finding?
Answer: Depressed anterior fontanel.
Rationale: A depressed fontanel is a key indicator of
dehydration in an infant.
6. The nurse cares for a client receiving hydrocodone every
6 hours prn for pain. The client reports pain at 1600. The
nurse notes that the hydrocodone was last administered at
1200, and the nurse proceeds to administer
hydromorphone at 1615. After discovering the error, how
should the nurse record the occurrence?
Answer: "Hydromorphone given at 1615; B/P 122/80, RR
,16."
Rationale: The documentation should be factual and
include the medication given and the client's condition
after the error.
7. The male client asks the nurse, "Why am I experiencing
erectile dysfunction (ED)?" The nurse reviews the client's
medications. The nurse recognizes that which classification
increases the risk for ED?
Answer: Antihypertensive medications.
Rationale: Many blood pressure medications are known
to cause erectile dysfunction as a side effect.
8. A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from the bed to
a stretcher. Which action by the nurse demonstrates
proper body mechanics?
Answer: Bending at the knees and keeping the back
straight.
Rationale: This protects the nurse's back by using the
stronger leg muscles to lift.
9. A nurse is educating a client about a low-sodium diet.
Which food choice indicates understanding?
Answer: Fresh grilled chicken breast.
Rationale: Fresh, unprocessed meat is naturally low in
sodium, unlike canned soups, pickles, and processed
cheese.
, 10. A nurse is teaching a client about digoxin toxicity.
Which symptom should the client report immediately?
Answer: Visual changes (yellow-green halos).
Rationale: This is a classic, serious sign of digoxin toxicity
and warrants immediate medical attention.
11. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who
speaks a different language. An interpreter is present.
Where should the nurse sit?
Answer: Facing the client, with the interpreter beside the
nurse.
Rationale: This demonstrates respect and keeps the nurse
engaged in a therapeutic relationship with the client.
12. A client refuses to take their prescribed medication.
What is the appropriate nursing action?
Answer: Document the refusal and notify the provider.
Rationale: Clients have a right to refuse, and the nurse
must respect this and inform the provider for alternative
plans.
13. A nurse is reviewing advance directives with a client.
Which statement by the client indicates understanding?
Answer: "A durable power of attorney for health care lets
me choose someone to make decisions if I am unable."
Rationale: This correctly describes the purpose of a
Durable Power of Attorney for healthcare.
ATI Predictor: 300 Practice
Questions &Answers with
Rationales | Graded A+
1. A nurse cares for a client diagnosed with superficial
partial thickness burn. The nurse should assign the client
to a room with which client?
Answer: A client diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome.
Rationale: This is a question about proper patient room
assignments to prevent infection. The burn client is at high
risk.
2. The nurse observes client care on a geriatric unit. The
nurse should intervene in which situation?
Answer: A student nurse assists the client to stand from a
sitting position by grasping the client's elbows.
Rationale: Grasping a client's elbows is unsafe and can
cause injury. The correct technique involves using a gait
belt.
3. The nurse evaluates the results of the client's purified
protein derivative (PPD) 2½ days after the injection. The
nurse notes the induration is 4 mm. Which action by the
,nurse is most appropriate?
Answer: Inform the client the results are negative.
Rationale: An induration of less than 5 mm is considered a
negative result for most people, including those with no
known risk factors.
4. The nurse cares for the client with a history of
schizophrenia. The nurse expects to note which speech
pattern?
Answer: Repetition of the words used by the nurse.
Rationale: This describes "echolalia," a common symptom
of schizophrenia where a person repeats the words of
others.
5. The nurse cares for a 6-month-old infant. The parents
report that the infant had severe diarrhea for twelve hours.
The nurse anticipates which finding?
Answer: Depressed anterior fontanel.
Rationale: A depressed fontanel is a key indicator of
dehydration in an infant.
6. The nurse cares for a client receiving hydrocodone every
6 hours prn for pain. The client reports pain at 1600. The
nurse notes that the hydrocodone was last administered at
1200, and the nurse proceeds to administer
hydromorphone at 1615. After discovering the error, how
should the nurse record the occurrence?
Answer: "Hydromorphone given at 1615; B/P 122/80, RR
,16."
Rationale: The documentation should be factual and
include the medication given and the client's condition
after the error.
7. The male client asks the nurse, "Why am I experiencing
erectile dysfunction (ED)?" The nurse reviews the client's
medications. The nurse recognizes that which classification
increases the risk for ED?
Answer: Antihypertensive medications.
Rationale: Many blood pressure medications are known
to cause erectile dysfunction as a side effect.
8. A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from the bed to
a stretcher. Which action by the nurse demonstrates
proper body mechanics?
Answer: Bending at the knees and keeping the back
straight.
Rationale: This protects the nurse's back by using the
stronger leg muscles to lift.
9. A nurse is educating a client about a low-sodium diet.
Which food choice indicates understanding?
Answer: Fresh grilled chicken breast.
Rationale: Fresh, unprocessed meat is naturally low in
sodium, unlike canned soups, pickles, and processed
cheese.
, 10. A nurse is teaching a client about digoxin toxicity.
Which symptom should the client report immediately?
Answer: Visual changes (yellow-green halos).
Rationale: This is a classic, serious sign of digoxin toxicity
and warrants immediate medical attention.
11. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who
speaks a different language. An interpreter is present.
Where should the nurse sit?
Answer: Facing the client, with the interpreter beside the
nurse.
Rationale: This demonstrates respect and keeps the nurse
engaged in a therapeutic relationship with the client.
12. A client refuses to take their prescribed medication.
What is the appropriate nursing action?
Answer: Document the refusal and notify the provider.
Rationale: Clients have a right to refuse, and the nurse
must respect this and inform the provider for alternative
plans.
13. A nurse is reviewing advance directives with a client.
Which statement by the client indicates understanding?
Answer: "A durable power of attorney for health care lets
me choose someone to make decisions if I am unable."
Rationale: This correctly describes the purpose of a
Durable Power of Attorney for healthcare.
