ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine in the morning on an empty stomach ensures optimal absorption.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yellow-green drainage suggests infection or bile leakage, which requires immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect a sputum specimen from a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The best time to collect a sputum specimen is immediately upon waking because secretions accumulate overnight, making it easier to obtain a sample.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is obtaining the temperature of a newborn. Which of the following sites should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The axillary site is the recommended method for obtaining a newborn's temperature. It is safe and non-invasive.
Question 5 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.