ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An older client with a history of heart failure is admitted with influenza and requests assistance to sit up in bed to eat lunch. The nurse observes the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) wearing a gown and gloves to assist the client. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A face mask is necessary for influenza, a droplet-spread infection, to prevent transmission during close contact.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the selection of foods for a client who has dysphagia caused by a stroke. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scrambled eggs are soft and moist, making them safe and easy to swallow for clients with dysphagia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with food selection for a client who follows kosher dietary traditions. Which of the following food choices should the nurse include on the client's food tray?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scrambled eggs and toast are kosher-friendly, though milk must not be served with meat per kosher laws.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client taking alendronate for osteoporosis who reports jaw pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jaw pain may indicate osteonecrosis of the jaw, a serious side effect of alendronate, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is delegating care for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the charge nurse assign to a licensed practical nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Performing a sterile dressing change is within the scope of practice for a licensed practical nurse, while complex assessments and teaching are typically reserved for registered nurses.