ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with food selection for a client with dysphagia from a stroke. Which food should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scrambled eggs are soft and moist, making them easier to swallow for a client with dysphagia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing seizures due to alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diazepam, a benzodiazepine, is the first-line treatment for alcohol withdrawal seizures, reducing neuronal excitability.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has experienced a stroke and is moving in with their adult child. Which of the following actions should the nurse encourage the client and family to take as they adjust to their new roles?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Implementing firm but flexible boundaries supports a healthy balance between independence and support, fostering effective adjustment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yellow-green drainage may indicate infection or bile leakage, requiring immediate reporting to the provider.