ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of unstable angina presents to the emergency department with constant chest pressure that is unrelieved with rest. The client appears anxious, pale, and diaphoretic. After obtaining the client's vital signs, which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation, reducing clot formation in acute coronary syndrome, a priority in this scenario.
Question 2 of 5
A school nurse is teaching a parent about absence seizures. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absence seizures are characterized by brief periods of staring and unresponsiveness, often mistaken for daydreaming due to their subtle presentation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of bipolar disorder and is taking lithium. Which of the following findings indicates possible lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tremors are a common sign of lithium toxicity, indicating the need for serum level monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
A public health nurse working in a rural area is developing a program to improve health for the local population. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing anticipatory guidance through schools is a preventive, community-based approach that addresses health needs of families and children, tailored to the rural context.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is making an initial postpartum home visit. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as a manifestation of increased risk for child abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unrealistic expectations, like expecting a newborn to sleep through the night, can increase parental frustration, raising the risk of child abuse.