ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent swallowing may indicate bleeding from the surgical site, a critical postoperative complication requiring immediate attention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reporting a client's laboratory tests to the provider to obtain a prescription for the client's daily warfarin. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse plan to report to obtain the prescription for the warfarin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: INR monitors warfarin's effectiveness, guiding dose adjustments to maintain therapeutic anticoagulation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote arm mobility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Range-of-motion exercises promote circulation and prevent stiffness in the affected arm post-mastectomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a client about promoting circulation during the postoperative period. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Range-of-motion exercises promote circulation, reducing the risk of complications like deep vein thrombosis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has cystic fibrosis and requires postural drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Postural drainage should be performed before meals or at least 1-2 hours after meals to prevent vomiting or aspiration, which could occur if the stomach is full during the procedure.