ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 per tablet = 2 tablets per dose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new ostomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Emptying the ostomy pouch when half full prevents leakage and maintains hygiene, a key instruction for ostomy care.
Question 3 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 per tablet = 2 tablets per dose.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor for as a sign of hypocalcemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Numbness around the mouth is a sign of hypocalcemia, which can occur post-thyroidectomy due to parathyroid gland damage.