ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Provider Prescriptions
1100:
The client reports shortness of breath and difficulty sleeping. The client feels tired very quickly and occasionally feels nauseous. The client reports experiencing intermittent chest tightness and a cough that is aggravated by exercise. The client has a productive cough and irregular breathing pattern. Crackles and wheezing present on auscultation. The client has a history of smoking a pack of cigarettes per day for the past 35 years. There is no clubbing of the fingers. The client appears anxious.
1130:
Administered albuterol and oxygen per provider's prescription. The client is instructed to perform pursed-lip breathing.
1230:
The client is breathing with minimal effort and coughing has decreased.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Chest percussion: Mobilizes mucus. Diaphragmatic breathing: Improves lung expansion. Assess breath sounds: Monitors respiratory status.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following dietary instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-fat diet reduces stress on the digestive system post-cholecystectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for doxycycline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Doxycycline increases photosensitivity; avoiding sun exposure prevents severe skin reactions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of gout. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Purine-rich foods increase uric acid levels, worsening gout; limiting them is essential.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of a walker. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moving the walker forward before stepping ensures stability and prevents falls.