ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a lumbar laminectomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to promote recovery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Range-of-motion exercises promote circulation and prevent stiffness in the affected arm post-mastectomy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has rheumatoid arthritis about illness management. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A hot shower in the morning reduces joint stiffness, improving mobility for clients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client with benzodiazepine toxicity. Which medication should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist used to reverse benzodiazepine toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the selection of foods for a client who has dysphagia caused by a stroke. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scrambled eggs are soft and moist, making them safe and easy to swallow for clients with dysphagia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and has an indwelling urinary catheter that is draining dark yellow urine at 25 mL/hr. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dark yellow urine and low output suggest dehydration, and a fluid bolus can improve hydration and urine output, addressing the underlying issue.