ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of diverticulitis. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-fiber diet during the acute phase of diverticulitis reduces bowel irritation and promotes healing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client receiving packed RBCs who reports chills, headache, low-back pain, and chest tightness. Which type of transfusion reaction is this?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chills, headache, low-back pain, and chest tightness indicate an acute hemolytic reaction, a medical emergency due to blood type mismatch.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the facility's computerized documentation system. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Firewalls are critical for securing client information in computerized systems, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking digoxin to treat chronic heart failure. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is developing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blurred vision is a hallmark of digoxin toxicity, indicating potential overdose requiring immediate attention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for enoxaparin. Which of the following medications for pain relief should the nurse include in the teaching that can be taken concurrently with enoxaparin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen is safe to use with enoxaparin, as it does not increase bleeding risk, unlike NSAIDs or aspirin.