ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of tuberculosis. Which of the following precautions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tuberculosis requires airborne precautions due to its transmission via respiratory droplets.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Scheduled analgesics ensure effective pain management, promoting comfort and recovery post-appendectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weighing at the same time monitors fluid retention, a key indicator of heart failure exacerbation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serum potassium should be monitored, as TPN can cause electrolyte imbalances, including hyper- or hypokalemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client to a medical-surgical unit. When performing medication reconciliation for the client, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Comparing new prescriptions with the client's reported medication list ensures accuracy, identifies discrepancies, and prevents potential interactions, which is the primary goal of medication reconciliation.