ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who speaks a different language than the nurse and is using an interpreter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when working with the interpreter?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Speaking in a normal voice at a natural pace allows the interpreter to accurately convey the nurse's message without confusion or misinterpretation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crackles in the lungs are a common finding in heart failure due to pulmonary congestion and fluid accumulation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of pancreatitis. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatitis causes elevated serum amylase due to pancreatic inflammation and enzyme release.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, leading to fatigue and lethargy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is on bed rest. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a complication of immobility?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A swollen area on the calf may indicate a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a serious complication of immobility.