ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a suspected spinal cord injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension is a sign of neurogenic shock in spinal cord injury, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for insulin aspart. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin aspart is a rapid-acting insulin and should be administered 15 minutes before meals to control postprandial glucose.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Nurses' Notes
1930:
Temperature 38° C (100.4° F)
Blood pressure 138/72 mm Hg
Heart rate 86/min
Respiratory rate 20/min
Oxygen saturation 96% on room air
2300:
Temperature 39° C (102.2° F)
Blood pressure 156/82 mm Hg
Heart rate 110/min
Respiratory rate 24/min
Oxygen saturation 92% on room air
Question 3 of 5
Select the 4 interventions nurse should take.
Correct Answer: C,D,E,F
Rationale: Blood cultures: Identifies systemic infection. Sputum culture: Identifies respiratory pathogens. ABGs: Assesses oxygenation. Negative-pressure room: Prevents pathogen spread.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of Addison's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addison's disease causes adrenal insufficiency, leading to hyperkalemia due to reduced aldosterone.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record of a client. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The prescribed dose of Digoxin 250 mcg is unusually high for a daily dose. Typically, digoxin is prescribed in lower doses, and the nurse should clarify this prescription with the provider to ensure it is correct.