ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when suctioning the tracheostomy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a new catheter for each pass reduces the risk of infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of an incentive spirometer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the breath after inhaling maximizes lung expansion and prevents atelectasis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause hypokalemia; monitoring potassium levels is essential.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is taking digoxin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yellow-tinged vision is a sign of digoxin toxicity, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bright red urine with clots indicates active bleeding, requiring immediate reporting.