ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for insulin aspart. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin aspart is a rapid-acting insulin and should be administered 15 minutes before meals to control postprandial glucose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for enalapril. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Enalapril, an ACE inhibitor, commonly causes a persistent dry cough, which should be monitored.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation and has a tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Securing the tracheostomy tube prevents accidental dislodgement and ensures airway patency.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Selecting a vein that is palpable and straight minimizes complications and improves the success of the IV insertion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving IV vancomycin. Which of the following findings indicates an adverse reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Redness and itching at the IV site may indicate an allergic reaction or infusion reaction, requiring immediate attention.