ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client who requests a contraceptive diaphragm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the client's baseline knowledge about diaphragm use is the first step to tailor teaching effectively and ensure understanding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for a bowel-training program following a spinal cord injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A cathartic suppository stimulates bowel movement, aiding the bowel-training program for clients with spinal cord injuries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine in the morning on an empty stomach enhances absorption and prevents insomnia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which finding is the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent swallowing may indicate bleeding from the surgical site, a priority concern requiring immediate attention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 12 hr old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Jaundice on the face within the first 24 hours may indicate pathological jaundice, requiring immediate reporting.