South University, West Palm Beach NURSING NSG6002 ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2023 Updated

South University, West Palm BeachNURSING NSG6002

ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE

2023 Updated

• A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should identify which of the

following findings as an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the medication?

• Bradycardia
• Headache
• Joint pain
• Hypotension

• A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing

auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client is refusing to take anti-psychotic medication. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

• “You should plan to take this medication for a few weeks.”
• “You will regret it if you do not take this medication.”
• “This medication will help you respond to the voices.
• “This medication will help you stop the voices you are hearing.”

• A nurse is providing care for a patient who has depression and is to have electroconvulsive therapy.

Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as increasing the client’s risk for complications?

• Hyperthyroidism
• Renal calculi
• Diabetes mellitus
• Cardiac dysrhythmias

• A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the

following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

• WBC count 8,000/mm
• Platelets 150,000/mm
• Aspartate aminotransferase 10 units/L
• Erythrocyte sedimentation 75 mm/hr

• A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an

endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that suctioning has been effective?

• Presence of a productive cough
• Decreased peak inspiratory pressure
• Thinning of mucous secretions
• Flattening of the artificial airway cuff

• A nurse is caring for a client who is in a seclusion room following violent behavior. The client

continues to display aggressive behavior. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

• Stand within 30cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them.
• Express sympathy for the client’s situation.
• Confront the client about his behavior.
• Speak assertively to the client.

• A nurse is caring for a client who is immediately postoperative following an adrenalectomy to treat

Cushing’s disease. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority?

• Reposition the client for comfort every 2 hours
• Observe for any indications of infection
• Document amount and color of the incisional drainage.
• Monitor the client’s fluid and electrolyte status.

• A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure and states, “I don’t want to

have this surgery anymore.” Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

• “We can manage your care following the procedure without complications.”
• “You have the right to refuse the procedure.”
• “Your doctor thinks the surgery is necessary.”
• “Let me review the procedure so you can understand what is going to happen.”

• A nurse is evaluating a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following

behaviors indicates an improvement in the client’s condition?

• Impulsive behaviors
• Decreased clinging behavior
• Liability of mood
• Dependent behavior

• A nurse is teaching a group of school-age children about healthy snack options. Which of the

following snacks should the nurse include?

• Air-popped popcorn
• Milkshake made with whole milk.
• Baked potato chips
• Cheesecake

• A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for enoxaparin. Which of the

following medications for pain relief should the nurse include in the teaching that can be taken concurrently with enoxaparin?

• Naproxen sodium