ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation. The low-pressure alarm sounds. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-pressure alarm typically indicates a disconnection or leak, so checking the tubing first addresses the most likely cause.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has fluid volume overload. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Measuring daily weight is a routine task suitable for delegation to an AP, providing data on fluid balance without requiring clinical judgment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is creating an incident report due to an accidental omission of a client's dressing change during the previous shift. Which of the following statements should the nurse document on the incident report form?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stating the omission clearly documents the incident factually, aiding investigation without irrelevant details.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is observing an assistive personnel (AP) measure blood pressures from the right arms of a group of clients. The nurse should instruct the AP to measure the blood pressure in the left arm of which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measuring blood pressure in the left arm avoids disrupting a right-sided PICC line, ensuring safety and accuracy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed a transdermal nicotine patch. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing the patch if skin irritation occurs prevents further skin damage and ensures safe use.