ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a school-age child who has sickle cell anemia about managing the disease at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden, persistent headaches may indicate a stroke, a serious complication in sickle cell anemia, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with generalized anxiety disorder about stress management. Which instruction about progressive relaxation should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tightening and releasing muscle groups is the technique used in progressive muscle relaxation to reduce stress.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is making an initial postpartum home visit. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as a manifestation of increased risk for child abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unrealistic expectations, such as expecting a newborn to sleep through the night, may indicate increased stress, raising the risk for child abuse.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic pain about avoiding constipation from opioid medications. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing exercise stimulates bowel motility, helping prevent opioid-induced constipation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and has an indwelling urinary catheter that is draining dark yellow urine at 25 mL/hr. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dark yellow urine and low output suggest dehydration, and a fluid bolus can improve hydration and urine output, addressing the underlying issue.