ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TPN contains high glucose concentrations, requiring frequent blood glucose monitoring to prevent hyperglycemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to delegate the fasting blood glucose testing for a client who has diabetes mellitus to an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Determining if the AP has the skills to perform the test ensures safe and accurate delegation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following findings indicates a possible dislocation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: External rotation of the hip is a classic sign of hip dislocation post-arthroplasty.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to initiate intravenous fluids via infusion pump for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should check the expiration date on the safety inspection sticker to ensure the infusion pump has passed recent safety inspections and is safe to use.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism increases metabolism, leading to heat intolerance due to excessive heat production.