ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is administering naloxone to a client who had a heroin overdose. The nurse should identify which of the following assessment findings as an indication that the medication is reversing the effects of the opioid overdose?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased respiratory rate indicates naloxone is reversing opioid-induced respiratory depression, a primary effect of overdose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Crohn's disease. The nurse calculates that the client's BMI is 17.2. The nurse should document the client's weight status as being within which of the following categories?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A BMI of 17.2 is below 18.5, indicating underweight status, common in Crohn's due to malabsorption.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of peptic ulcer disease and is reporting epigastric pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antacids neutralize stomach acid, relieving epigastric pain associated with peptic ulcer disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of migraines. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect during an attack?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Photophobia is a common symptom of migraines, as bright lights can exacerbate headache pain.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client on antihypertensive medication moving from supine to sitting. Which finding indicates orthostatic hypotension?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A systolic BP decrease of 25 mm Hg indicates orthostatic hypotension, a common side effect of antihypertensives.