ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a client's manual blood pressure and is having difficulty auscultating sounds. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The palpatory method allows the nurse to estimate systolic blood pressure by feeling the radial pulse, providing a reliable alternative when auscultation is challenging.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a unit of packed RBCs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying the client's identity with another nurse ensures the right patient receives the transfusion, preventing transfusion errors.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following orthopedic surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of paralytic ileus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal distention is a key sign of paralytic ileus, caused by gas and fluid accumulation in the intestines.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spinach is high in vitamin K, which can counteract the anticoagulant effects of warfarin, so it should be limited or consumed consistently.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular exercise improves insulin sensitivity and helps manage blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes.