ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Crohn's disease. The nurse calculates that the client's BMI is 17.2. The nurse should document the client's weight status as being within which of the following categories?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A BMI of 17.2 is below 18.5, indicating underweight status, common in Crohn's due to malabsorption.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with generalized anxiety disorder about stress management. Which instruction about progressive relaxation should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tightening and releasing muscle groups is the technique used in progressive muscle relaxation to reduce stress.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is delegating tasks for a group of clients to an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to the AP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assisting with ambulation is within the scope of practice for an AP, ensuring client safety and mobility.
Question 4 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 5 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.