ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the facility's computerized documentation system. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Firewalls are critical for securing client information in computerized systems, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking digoxin to treat chronic heart failure. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is developing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blurred vision is a hallmark of digoxin toxicity, indicating potential overdose requiring immediate attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serum potassium should be monitored, as TPN can cause electrolyte imbalances, including hyper- or hypokalemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client experiencing seizures due to alcohol withdrawal. Which medication should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diazepam, a benzodiazepine, is used to manage alcohol withdrawal seizures by reducing neuronal excitability.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with COPD admitted with pneumonia. Vital signs are heart rate 122/min, respiratory rate 28/min, and blood pressure 170/90 mmHg. Which finding warrants immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shortness of breath on exertion indicates respiratory distress, requiring immediate intervention to prevent respiratory failure.