ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with a new ostomy. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Emptying the pouch when half full prevents leakage and maintains hygiene.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following findings indicates a possible transfusion reaction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A temperature increase of 1°C may indicate a febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reaction, requiring immediate attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following positions should the nurse place the client in to promote comfort?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's position promotes lung expansion and reduces pressure on the surgical site, enhancing comfort.
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 inadvertently administered 160 mg of valsartan PO to a client who was scheduled to receive 80 mg. Which of the following actions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The priority is to assess for orthostatic hypotension, a potential adverse effect of valsartan overdose, which can cause significant blood pressure drops.