ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reporting a client's laboratory tests to the provider to obtain a prescription for the client's daily warfarin. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse plan to report to obtain the prescription for the warfarin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: INR monitors warfarin's effectiveness, guiding dose adjustments to maintain therapeutic anticoagulation.
Question 2 of 5
An older client with a history of heart failure is admitted with influenza and requests assistance to sit up in bed to eat lunch. The nurse observes the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) wearing a gown and gloves to assist the client. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A face mask is necessary for influenza, a droplet-spread infection, to prevent transmission during close contact.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of chronic kidney disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is common in chronic kidney disease due to impaired potassium excretion by the kidneys.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of migraines. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect during an attack?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Photophobia is a common symptom of migraines, as bright lights can exacerbate headache pain.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse at a health department is providing anticipatory guidance to the parent of a 1-month-old infant. The nurse should inform the parent that the infant should receive which of the following immunizations at the age of 2 months?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rotavirus vaccine is administered at 2 months, per standard immunization schedules, to protect against severe diarrheal disease.