ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is making an initial postpartum home visit. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as a manifestation of increased risk for child abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unrealistic expectations, like expecting a newborn to sleep through the night, can increase parental frustration, raising the risk of child abuse.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 50 micrograms to a client. Available is levothyroxine 0.025 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 50 micrograms = 0.05 mg; 0.05 mg ÷ 0.025 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of chronic kidney disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is common in chronic kidney disease due to impaired potassium excretion by the kidneys.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weighing at the same time monitors fluid retention, a key indicator of heart failure exacerbation.
Question 5 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.