ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is on bed rest. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a complication of immobility?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A swollen area on the calf may indicate a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a serious complication of immobility.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor. The nurse should notify the provider for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prolonged decelerations indicate potential fetal hypoxia or distress and require immediate notification of the provider.
Question 4 of 5
A school nurse is performing scoliosis screenings. The nurse should recognize which of the following clinical manifestations as an indication of scoliosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uneven shoulder and pelvic heights are classic signs of scoliosis.
Question 5 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.