ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client taking alendronate for osteoporosis who reports jaw pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jaw pain may indicate osteonecrosis of the jaw, a serious side effect of alendronate, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing nutrition teaching for a client who has hypertension. Which of the following foods should the nurse suggest the client include in their diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fish, particularly fatty fish, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce blood pressure.
Question 3 of 5
An older client with a history of heart failure is admitted with influenza and requests assistance to sit up in bed to eat lunch. The nurse observes the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) wearing a gown and gloves to assist the client. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A face mask is necessary for influenza, a droplet-spread infection, to prevent transmission during close contact.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with pneumonia. Vital signs include: heart rate 122 beats/minute, respiratory rate 28 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 170/90 mmHg. Which assessment finding warrants the most immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shortness of breath on exertion indicates respiratory distress, requiring immediate intervention to prevent respiratory failure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition. Which result indicates a common complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A capillary glucose of 198 mg/dL suggests hyperglycemia, a common complication of TPN due to high glucose content.