ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has osteoporosis about calcium supplements. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dividing the dose improves absorption and reduces gastrointestinal side effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a suspected pulmonary embolism. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden dyspnea is a critical sign of pulmonary embolism, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing a neurological examination on a client as part of a complete physical assessment. The nurse should identify that cranial nerve XI is intact when the client performs which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cranial nerve XI (the spinal accessory nerve) controls the muscles involved in shoulder shrugging and head turning.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following findings indicates a possible dislocation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: External rotation of the hip is a classic sign of hip dislocation post-arthroplasty.
Question 5 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.