ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is delegating tasks for a group of clients to an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to the AP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assisting with ambulation is within the scope of practice for an AP, ensuring client safety and mobility.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for a corticosteroid inhaler for asthma. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after using a corticosteroid inhaler prevents oral thrush, a common side effect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client with benzodiazepine toxicity. Which medication should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist used to reverse benzodiazepine toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Crohn's disease. The nurse calculates that the client's BMI is 17.2. The nurse should document the client's weight status as being within which of the following categories?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A BMI of 17.2 is below 18.5, indicating underweight status, common in Crohn's due to malabsorption.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serum potassium should be monitored, as TPN can cause electrolyte imbalances, including hyper- or hypokalemia.