ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is light-sensitive; storing in a dark, airtight container maintains its potency.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crackles in the lungs are a common finding in heart failure due to pulmonary congestion and fluid accumulation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a stool culture that is positive for Clostridium difficile. Which of the following infection control precautions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contact precautions for C. difficile require the nurse to remove the protective gown and gloves inside the client's room to prevent contamination of outside areas.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following dietary instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-fat diet reduces stress on the digestive system post-cholecystectomy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following findings indicates a possible transfusion reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flushing and pruritus are signs of a possible allergic transfusion reaction, requiring immediate intervention.