ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A public health nurse working in a rural area is developing a program to improve health for the local population. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing anticipatory guidance through schools is a preventive, community-based approach that addresses health needs of families and children, tailored to the rural context.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving penicillin G via intermittent IV piggyback. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diarrhea can indicate antibiotic-associated colitis, a serious condition requiring immediate medical attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning assignments for the upcoming shift. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Transferring clients, taking vital signs, and recording intake are within the scope of assistive personnel, while instructing and NG tube insertion require nursing expertise.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to teach a client about taking prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prednisone can cause bone loss, so increasing dietary calcium helps mitigate the risk of osteoporosis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has generalized anxiety disorder about ways to help manage stress. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client about using progressive relaxation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Progressive muscle relaxation involves tensing and relaxing muscle groups, reducing stress and anxiety.