ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states he recently purchased lavender oil to use when he gets the flu. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings as a potential contraindication for using lavender?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lavender oil, especially in aromatherapy, can trigger respiratory issues in some individuals, particularly those with asthma.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus about metformin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking metformin with meals minimizes gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and was. Which of the following clients should the nurse instruct the staff to indicates that the client might be experiencing hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion is a key symptom of hypoglycemia due to the brain's lack of glucose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing the fontanels of an 8-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an expected finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The anterior fontanel remains open until about 12-18 months of age, which is expected for an 8-month-old infant.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled to receive a transfusion of packed RBCs. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 0.9% sodium chloride is the only compatible solution with blood products to prevent hemolysis.