ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client to a medical-surgical unit. When performing medication reconciliation for the client, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Comparing new prescriptions with the client's reported medication list ensures accuracy, identifies discrepancies, and prevents potential interactions, which is the primary goal of medication reconciliation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular exercise improves insulin sensitivity and helps manage blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and reports nausea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Small, frequent meals reduce gastric irritation and help manage chemotherapy-induced nausea.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a peripheral IV catheter. After puncturing the skin with the vascular access device and noting a blood return in the flashback chamber, which of the following actions should the nurse perform next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advancing the catheter into the vein after blood return ensures proper placement for IV access.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client postoperative following orthopedic surgery. Which finding indicates paralytic ileus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal distention is a hallmark of paralytic ileus due to inhibited bowel peristalsis.