ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tremors at rest are a hallmark symptom of Parkinson's disease due to dopaminergic neuron loss.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client postoperative following orthopedic surgery. Which finding indicates paralytic ileus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal distention is a hallmark of paralytic ileus due to inhibited bowel peristalsis.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular exercise improves insulin sensitivity and helps manage blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes.