ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse has just received change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client with low blood glucose requires immediate assessment to ensure stabilization after orange juice administration.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of unstable angina presents to the emergency department with constant chest pressure that is unrelieved with rest. The client appears anxious, pale, and diaphoretic. After obtaining the client's vital signs, which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation, reducing clot formation in acute coronary syndrome, a priority in this scenario.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has experienced a stroke and is moving in with their adult child. Which of the following actions should the nurse encourage the client and family to take as they adjust to their new roles?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Implementing firm but flexible boundaries supports a healthy balance between independence and support, fostering effective adjustment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client taking alendronate for osteoporosis who reports jaw pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jaw pain may indicate osteonecrosis of the jaw, a serious side effect of alendronate, requiring immediate reporting.