ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 14 weeks of gestation about findings to report to the provider. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Swelling of the face during pregnancy can indicate preeclampsia, a serious condition requiring immediate medical evaluation due to risks of high blood pressure and organ damage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging deep breaths helps regulate breathing and reduce hyperventilation during a panic attack, addressing the immediate distress.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports sudden right-sided numbness and weakness of the arm and leg. The nurse also observes a distinct right-sided facial droop. After reporting the findings to the healthcare provider, the nurse receives several prescriptions for the client, including a STAT computerized tomography scan of the head. After obtaining vital signs, the nurse should implement which intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Notifying the stroke team ensures rapid assessment and management, critical for a suspected acute stroke.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sitting with the client provides a calming presence and sense of security, helping to de-escalate the panic attack.