ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home care nurse is making a follow-up visit with a client who has COPD and is using a compressed oxygen system in his home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The oxygen tank should be placed away from curtains or drapes to reduce the risk of fire.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing the fontanels of an 8-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an expected finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The anterior fontanel remains open until about 12-18 months of age, which is expected for an 8-month-old infant.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate 4 hr ago. The nurse notes pink-tinged urine in the drainage bag. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pink-tinged urine is expected in the first 24 hours after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse should maintain the irrigation rate to prevent clot formation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer three medications to a client who is receiving continuous enteral feeding through an NG tube. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a syringe to allow medications to flow by gravity reduces the risk of pressure-related complications and ensures safe administration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who asks about the use of warfarin. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a contraindication for the administration of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recent eye surgery is a contraindication for warfarin because it increases the risk of bleeding in a delicate surgical site.