ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client receiving packed RBCs who reports chills, headache, low-back pain, and chest tightness. Which type of transfusion reaction is this?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chills, headache, low-back pain, and chest tightness indicate an acute hemolytic reaction, a medical emergency due to blood type mismatch.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a transdermal nitroglycerin patch. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing the patch for 10 to 12 hours daily prevents tolerance to nitroglycerin's effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving penicillin G via intermittent IV piggyback. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diarrhea can indicate antibiotic-associated colitis, a serious condition requiring immediate medical attention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and reports, 'I'm feeling much better.' The client reports difficulty sleeping and frequent headaches. Which of the following findings indicate an adverse effect of the client's medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Difficulty sleeping is a potential adverse effect of fluoxetine, indicating the need for further evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to teach a client about taking prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prednisone can cause bone loss, so increasing dietary calcium helps mitigate the risk of osteoporosis.