ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following dietary instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-fat diet reduces stress on the digestive system post-cholecystectomy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deep, slow breaths help reduce hyperventilation and calm the client during a panic attack.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
For each assessment finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome. Each finding may support more than one disease process.
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Blood pressure: Preeclampsia - Hypertension. Urine protein: Preeclampsia - Kidney damage. Headache: Preeclampsia - CNS involvement. Edema: Preeclampsia - Fluid retention. Liver enzymes: HELLP - Elevated in syndrome. Platelet count: HELLP - Low in syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is obtaining the temperature of a newborn. Which of the following sites should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The axillary site is the recommended method for obtaining a newborn's temperature. It is safe and non-invasive.