ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cesarean birth. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A temperature of 38.5°C suggests possible infection, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
Select words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. The client is at greatest risk for developing ___ and ___ .
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: The client is at greatest risk for developing seizures and placental abruption. Preeclampsia and history increase risks.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for lisinopril. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause hyperkalemia; monitoring potassium levels is essential.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a lumbar laminectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Numbness in the lower extremities may indicate nerve compression or hematoma, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for atorvastatin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atorvastatin can cause myopathy; muscle pain may indicate rhabdomyolysis, requiring immediate reporting.