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 loop diuretic. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loop diuretics increase potassium excretion, so increasing dietary potassium helps prevent hypokalemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with Crohn's disease with a BMI of 17.2. How should the nurse document the client's weight status?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A BMI of 17.2 is below 18.5, indicating underweight status per WHO classification.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which finding is the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent swallowing may indicate bleeding from the surgical site, a priority concern requiring immediate attention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 50 micrograms to a client. Available is levothyroxine 0.025 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 50 micrograms = 0.05 mg; 0.05 mg / 0.025 mg per tablet = 2 tablets per dose.