ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is delegating care for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the charge nurse assign to a licensed practical nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Performing a sterile dressing change is within the scope of practice for a licensed practical nurse, while complex assessments and teaching are typically reserved for registered nurses.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weighing at the same time monitors fluid retention, a key indicator of heart failure exacerbation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with Crohn's disease with a BMI of 17.2. How should the nurse document the client's weight status?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A BMI of 17.2 is below 18.5, indicating underweight status per WHO classification.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client who requests a contraceptive diaphragm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the client's baseline knowledge about diaphragm use is the first step to tailor teaching effectively and ensure understanding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking antihypertensive medication and is moving from a supine to a sitting position. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing orthostatic hypotension?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A systolic blood pressure drop of 25 mm Hg indicates orthostatic hypotension, a common side effect of antihypertensives.