ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with food selection for a client who follows kosher dietary traditions. Which of the following food choices should the nurse include on the client's food tray?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scrambled eggs and toast are kosher-friendly, though milk must not be served with meat per kosher laws.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of unstable angina presents to the emergency department with constant chest pressure that is unrelieved with rest. The client appears anxious, pale, and diaphoretic. After obtaining the client's vital signs, which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation, reducing clot formation in acute coronary syndrome, a priority in this scenario.
Question 3 of 5
A client with Crohn's disease is preparing for discharge from the hospital following treatment for an exacerbation of diarrhea, abdominal pain, and rectal bleeding. Which dietary recommendation(s) should the nurse discuss with the client? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Avoiding fatty foods, limiting high-fiber foods, and taking vitamin supplements help manage Crohn's symptoms and prevent nutrient deficiencies.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition. Which result indicates a common complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A capillary glucose of 198 mg/dL suggests hyperglycemia, a common complication of TPN due to high glucose content.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of asthma and is experiencing an acute exacerbation. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheezing is a hallmark of an asthma exacerbation due to airway constriction and inflammation.