ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for heparin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heparin increases bleeding risk; monitoring platelet count is essential to detect heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing a depressive episode. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inability to carry out simple tasks is a hallmark of a depressive episode due to low energy, poor concentration, and feelings of hopelessness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reduced right-sided breath sounds can indicate pleural effusion or pulmonary congestion, common in clients with heart failure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a hysterectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A temperature of 38.7°C suggests infection, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crackles in the lungs are a common finding in heart failure due to pulmonary congestion and fluid accumulation.