ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse is caring for a child who has Lyme disease. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lyme disease is a reportable communicable disease, and notifying the state health department is a required action to track and manage outbreaks.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with food selection for a client with dysphagia from a stroke. Which food should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scrambled eggs are soft and moist, making them easier to swallow for a client with dysphagia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is setting up a sterile field to perform wound irrigation for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when pouring the sterile solution?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the cap sterile-side up on a clean surface maintains sterility, preventing contamination of the sterile field.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for clopidogrel. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clopidogrel increases bleeding risk, so reporting unusual bleeding is critical for safety.