ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is setting up a sterile field to perform wound irrigation for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when pouring the sterile solution?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the cap sterile-side up on a clean surface maintains sterility, preventing contamination of the sterile field.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving penicillin G via intermittent IV piggyback. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diarrhea can indicate antibiotic-associated colitis, a serious condition requiring immediate medical attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has generalized anxiety disorder about ways to help manage stress. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client about using progressive relaxation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Progressive muscle relaxation involves tensing and relaxing muscle groups, reducing stress and anxiety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following orthopedic surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of paralytic ileus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal distention is a key sign of paralytic ileus, caused by gas and fluid accumulation in the intestines.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a history of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and requires placement of an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help minimize the client's risk for acquiring a UTI?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the urinary bag at bladder level during ambulation prevents urine pooling, reducing UTI risk.