ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for prednisone about potential side effects. Which of the following should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prednisone suppresses the immune system, increasing infection risk; monitoring is essential.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A home care nurse is making a follow-up visit with a client who has COPD and is using a compressed oxygen system in his home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The oxygen tank should be placed away from curtains or drapes to reduce the risk of fire.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings via a PEG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking residual volume every 4 hours prevents overfeeding and aspiration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has paranoid personality disorder and refuses to take their medication. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Speaking in a neutral tone helps build trust and reduces perceived threats in clients with paranoid personality disorder, who may be suspicious of others' intentions.