ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take if the high-pressure alarm sounds?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high-pressure alarm may indicate an obstruction, such as kinked tubing, which should be checked first.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which finding is the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent swallowing may indicate bleeding from the surgical site, a priority concern requiring immediate attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 24-month-old toddler at a well-child checkup. Which finding indicates developmental delay?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Falling when throwing a ball overhand suggests a delay in motor coordination, expected by 24 months.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following findings indicates a possible transfusion reaction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A temperature increase of 1°C may indicate a febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reaction, requiring immediate attention.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the facility's computerized documentation system. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Firewalls are critical for securing client information in computerized systems, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.