ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has GERD. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chocolate relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, worsening GERD symptoms, so it should be avoided.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hematuria is a classic sign of acute glomerulonephritis due to inflammation and damage to the glomeruli, causing blood in the urine.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to teach a client about taking prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prednisone can cause bone loss, so increasing dietary calcium helps mitigate the risk of osteoporosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of deep vein thrombosis and is receiving heparin. Which of the following findings indicates the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A prolonged aPTT indicates heparin is effectively anticoagulating the blood, preventing clot progression.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for a corticosteroid inhaler for asthma. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after using a corticosteroid inhaler prevents oral thrush, a common side effect.