ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. The nurse should delegate the client's ___ and focus on ___ .
| daily weights |
| self-harm screening |
| treatment goal planning |
| assisting with ambulation |
| obtaining vital signs |
| observing meals |
Correct Answer: A,F
Rationale: Daily weights: Can be delegated. Observing meals: Ensures proper nutrition.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has severe hypertension and is to receive nitroprusside via continuous IV infusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitroprusside is light-sensitive and degrades when exposed to light, reducing its potency and effectiveness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a suspected stroke. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Facial drooping is a hallmark sign of stroke, requiring immediate reporting and intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of pancreatitis. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatitis causes elevated serum amylase due to pancreatic inflammation and enzyme release.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has paranoid personality disorder and refuses to take their medication. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Speaking in a neutral tone helps build trust and reduces perceived threats in clients with paranoid personality disorder, who may be suspicious of others' intentions.