ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epigastric pain radiating to the back is a classic symptom of pancreatitis due to pancreatic inflammation.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of epilepsy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding driving until seizures are controlled ensures safety due to the risk of seizures while operating a vehicle.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weighing at the same time monitors fluid retention, a key indicator of heart failure exacerbation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the ED is administering naloxone for a heroin overdose. Which finding indicates the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased respiratory rate indicates naloxone is reversing opioid-induced respiratory depression.