ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the selection of foods for a client who has dysphagia caused by a stroke. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scrambled eggs are soft and moist, making them safe and easy to swallow for clients with dysphagia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking antihypertensive medication and is moving from a supine to a sitting position. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing orthostatic hypotension?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A systolic blood pressure drop of 25 mm Hg indicates orthostatic hypotension, a common side effect of antihypertensives.
Question 3 of 5
A hospice nurse is visiting with the son of a client who has terminal cancer. The son reports sleeping very little during the past week due to caring for his mother. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Offering respite care information provides a practical solution to the son's sleep deprivation, ensuring continued care for his mother.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the selection of foods for a client who has dysphagia caused by a stroke. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scrambled eggs are soft and moist, making them safe and easy to swallow for clients with dysphagia.
Question 5 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.