ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of an incentive spirometer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the breath after inhaling maximizes lung expansion and prevents atelectasis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing expressive aphasia and right The nurse should expect the adolescent to be in which of the nurse best promotes communication among staff caring for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Having interdisciplinary team meetings on a regular basis ensures that all healthcare providers involved in the client's care are informed of the current treatment plan, goals, and changes. This promotes communication and collaboration across disciplines, which is especially important in the care of clients with conditions like expressive aphasia.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Nurses' Notes
1930:
Temperature 38° C (100.4° F)
Blood pressure 138/72 mm Hg
Heart rate 86/min
Respiratory rate 20/min
Oxygen saturation 96% on room air
2300:
Temperature 39° C (102.2° F)
Blood pressure 156/82 mm Hg
Heart rate 110/min
Respiratory rate 24/min
Oxygen saturation 92% on room air
Question 3 of 5
Select the 4 interventions nurse should take.
Correct Answer: C,D,E,F
Rationale: Blood cultures: Identifies systemic infection. Sputum culture: Identifies respiratory pathogens. ABGs: Assesses oxygenation. Negative-pressure room: Prevents pathogen spread.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about caring for clients in the emergency department. Which of the following actions should the nurse include when teaching about interacting with a client who is aggravated, pacing, and speaking loudly?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verbal de-escalation by acknowledging the client's emotions helps to diffuse tension and can prevent further agitation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a hysterectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A temperature of 38.7°C suggests infection, requiring immediate reporting.