ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated blood glucose indicates hyperglycemia, a common TPN complication, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A home care nurse is making a follow-up visit with a client who has COPD and is using a compressed oxygen system in his home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The oxygen tank should be placed away from curtains or drapes to reduce the risk of fire.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about advance directives. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A living will is a type of advance directive that outlines the client's preferences for medical care in the event they become unable to communicate their decisions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning the client on their side prevents aspiration and maintains airway patency.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for metformin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse instruct the client to monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metformin requires monitoring of renal function (serum creatinine) and glycemic control (hemoglobin A1c).