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 levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine in the morning on an empty stomach enhances absorption and prevents insomnia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about using transdermal scopolamine to treat motion sickness. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying the patch before travel ensures scopolamine is absorbed, preventing motion sickness effectively.
Question 3 of 5
A public health nurse working in a rural area is developing a program to improve health for the local population. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing anticipatory guidance through schools is a preventive, community-based approach that addresses health needs of families and children, tailored to the rural context.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has cystic fibrosis and requires postural drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Postural drainage should be performed before meals or at least 1-2 hours after meals to prevent vomiting or aspiration, which could occur if the stomach is full during the procedure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation and has a tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring tracheostomy ties are secure but not too tight prevents dislodgement while maintaining airway safety.