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 enoxaparin. Which of the following medications for pain relief should the nurse include in the teaching that can be taken concurrently with enoxaparin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen is safe to use with enoxaparin, as it does not increase bleeding risk, unlike NSAIDs or aspirin.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and has an indwelling urinary catheter that is draining dark yellow urine at 25 mL/hr. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dark yellow urine and low output suggest dehydration, and a fluid bolus can improve hydration and urine output, addressing the underlying issue.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a unit of packed RBCs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying the client's identity with another nurse ensures the right patient receives the transfusion, preventing transfusion errors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 12 hr old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Jaundice on the face within the first 24 hours may indicate pathological jaundice, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a transfusion of packed RBCs. The client reports chills, headache, low-back pain, and a feeling of 'tightness' in his chest. The nurse should identify that the client has developed which of the following types of transfusion reactions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Symptoms like chills, headache, low-back pain, and chest tightness indicate an acute hemolytic reaction, a medical emergency due to blood type mismatch.