ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing nutrition teaching for a client who has hypertension. Which of the following foods should the nurse suggest the client include in their diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fish, particularly fatty fish, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce blood pressure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A structured daily routine provides stability and predictability, helping manage symptoms of major depressive disorder.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a newborn whose mother tested positive for heroin during pregnancy. The newborn is experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome are hypersensitive to stimuli, including noise. Minimizing noise reduces stress and overstimulation, which can exacerbate symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports sudden right-sided numbness and weakness of the arm and leg. The nurse also observes a distinct right-sided facial droop. After reporting the findings to the healthcare provider, the nurse receives several prescriptions for the client, including a STAT computerized tomography scan of the head. After obtaining vital signs, the nurse should implement which intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Notifying the stroke team ensures rapid assessment and management, critical for a suspected acute stroke.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has gastroenteritis. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sunken fontanels and dry mucous membranes indicate dehydration, a serious complication requiring prompt reporting.