ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for ipratropium via inhaler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after ipratropium use prevents local irritation and systemic absorption.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An apical pulse below 60/min indicates bradycardia, a sign of digoxin toxicity, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is trying to conceive. Which adolescent client. The nurse should expect the adolescent to be in which of the a neural tube defect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Folate (also known as folic acid) is critical for preventing neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, during early pregnancy. It is recommended that women trying to conceive take folic acid supplements before conception and during the first trimester.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, leading to fatigue and lethargy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of crutches. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning crutch tips 4 to 6 inches to the side ensures stability and proper weight distribution.