ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is trying to conceive. Which adolescent client. The nurse should expect the adolescent to be in which of the a neural tube defect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Folate (also known as folic acid) is critical for preventing neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, during early pregnancy. It is recommended that women trying to conceive take folic acid supplements before conception and during the first trimester.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to delegate the fasting blood glucose testing for a client who has diabetes mellitus to an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Determining if the AP has the skills to perform the test ensures safe and accurate delegation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record of a client. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The prescribed dose of Digoxin 250 mcg is unusually high for a daily dose. Typically, digoxin is prescribed in lower doses, and the nurse should clarify this prescription with the provider to ensure it is correct.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has preeclampsia. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Epigastric pain is a sign of worsening preeclampsia, possibly indicating liver involvement, and requires immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperkalemia. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate binds potassium in the gut, reducing serum potassium levels.