ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of cefazolin via intermittent Ivrder and refuses to take their medication. Which of the following nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reviewing the client's allergy history is the priority to prevent a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who speaks a different language than the nurse and is using an interpreter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when working with the interpreter?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Speaking in a normal voice at a natural pace allows the interpreter to accurately convey the nurse's message without confusion or misinterpretation.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Diagnostic Results
Client reports new onset of fever and discomfort in their joints and increase malaise. No relevant medical history. Client is alert to person, place, time, and situation. Reports generalized pain as 4 on a scale of 0 to 10. Macular rash present on cheeks bilateral. Lungs clear anterior and posterior. Bowel sounds active in all 4 quadrants. Last bowel movement 1 day ago. Skin warm, dry, and intact. Capillary refill less than 3 seconds. A 20 gauge IV saline lock inserted in back left hand.
Question 3 of 5
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
| Actions to Take: A. Maintain separate equipment for the client B. Provide a low sodium diet C. Monitor ketone levels D. Administer opioids for pain E. Monitor weight |
| Potential Condition A. Pancreatitis B. Cirrhosis C. HIV D. Diabetic ketoacidosis |
| Parameters to Monitor A. Lymphocyte counts B. Bleeding episodes C. Dyspnea D. Hypotension |
| Prepare client for light therapy |
| Ensure that client has intake of at least 200 mL/hr. |
| Vital signs every 4 hr |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Condition: Systemic lupus erythematosus. Actions: Administer immunosuppressants, Avoid sunlight. Parameters: Vital signs, ESR. Symptoms and lab results suggest SLE.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of pancreatitis. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatitis causes elevated serum amylase due to pancreatic inflammation and enzyme release.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is common in chronic kidney disease due to impaired potassium excretion.