ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is observing an assistive personnel (AP) measure blood pressures from the right arms of a group of clients. The nurse should instruct the AP to measure the blood pressure in the left arm of which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood pressure measurement on an arm with a PICC line risks catheter damage, so the left arm is used.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching about safe handling of formula to a client who is postpartum and chooses to bottle feed her newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Boiling and cooling tap water ensures safe formula preparation by eliminating pathogens, unlike improper storage or dilution.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a unit of packed red blood cells. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infusing packed red blood cells over 4 hours prevents transfusion reactions and ensures safe administration.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is observing an assistive personnel perform delegated tasks. Which of the following actions by the AP requires the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol-based hand rub is ineffective against C. difficile; soap and water are required, necessitating intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cloudy dialysate output indicates possible peritonitis, a serious complication requiring immediate reporting.