NGN ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Retake 2023-2024
What task can a nurse delegate to assistive personnel for a client with fluid volume overload?
Measure the client's daily weight.
How much mannitol should be administered to a client weighing 198 lb at a dose of 0.2 g/kg?
18 grams.
What finding indicates effective therapy after receiving 2 units of packed RBCs?
Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dl
Which client should be treated first in an emergency department?
A middle adult client who has unstable vital signs.
What indicates hip abduction in an adolescent during a physical exam?
The leg is moved away from the midline of the body.
What finding should a nurse expect in a client with hyperthyroidism?
Tremors.
What is a common finding in a school-age child with bacterial meningitis?
Nuchal rigidity.
What is the most accurate way to assess a newborn's heart rate?
Assess the apical pulse when the newborn is in a quiet state.
What should a nurse instruct a client to do during a thoracentesis?
,Avoid coughing during the procedure.
What finding may indicate child sexual abuse in a preschooler with a facial laceration?
A child exhibits discomfort while walking.
Which nutrient should a client with Crohn's disease and an entero-enteric fistula decrease in
their diet?
Fiber.
What action should a nurse take regarding a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine after
total knee arthroplasty?
Turn off the CPM machine during mealtime.
What is the normal range for a WBC count?
4,500 to 11,000/mm3.
What is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism?
Weight loss despite increased appetite.
What is an expected finding in a client with fluid volume overload?
Edema.
What is the purpose of administering mannitol?
To reduce intracranial pressure.
What should a nurse monitor in a client receiving IV fluids?
Vital signs and fluid balance.
What is the significance of a positive Trendelenburg sign?
It may indicate hip joint issues or vascular problems.
What is a common complication of bacterial meningitis?
Seizures.
What is the primary assessment for a newborn's heart rate?
Auscultate the apical pulse for at least 1 minute.
What is the role of the nurse in preparing a client for a thoracentesis?
Ensure the client understands the procedure and its purpose.
, What should a nurse assess for in a child with a facial laceration?
Signs of potential abuse or neglect.
What dietary change is recommended for clients with Crohn's disease?
Decrease fiber intake to reduce bowel irritation.
What position should the client's affected hip be maintained in after surgery?
Externally rotated position.
How should a client adjust the CPM setting?
Instruct the client on how to adjust the CPM setting for comfort.
Where should the CPM machine be stored when not in use?
Under the client's bed.
Which IV site is appropriate for initiating IV access in an older adult client?
Basilic vein of the hand.
What is a risk factor for osteoporosis that should be included in client education?
Sedentary lifestyle.
What is the priority intervention for a child with fever and fluid-filled vesicles?
Initiate transmission-based precautions.
What should the nurse do first for a client with a clogged percutaneous gastrostomy feeding
tube?
Flush the client's tube with 30 ml of water.
What instruction should be included in a teaching plan for a client with a new ileostomy?
Empty the appliance when it is one-third to one-half full.
Which laboratory value should the nurse report for a client with end-stage kidney disease post-
hemodialysis?
Sodium 148 mEq/L.
Which task can be delegated to an assistive personnel (AP)?
Measure the vital signs of a client who just returned from the PACU.
What action should a nurse take to prepare a client for a paracentesis?
What task can a nurse delegate to assistive personnel for a client with fluid volume overload?
Measure the client's daily weight.
How much mannitol should be administered to a client weighing 198 lb at a dose of 0.2 g/kg?
18 grams.
What finding indicates effective therapy after receiving 2 units of packed RBCs?
Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dl
Which client should be treated first in an emergency department?
A middle adult client who has unstable vital signs.
What indicates hip abduction in an adolescent during a physical exam?
The leg is moved away from the midline of the body.
What finding should a nurse expect in a client with hyperthyroidism?
Tremors.
What is a common finding in a school-age child with bacterial meningitis?
Nuchal rigidity.
What is the most accurate way to assess a newborn's heart rate?
Assess the apical pulse when the newborn is in a quiet state.
What should a nurse instruct a client to do during a thoracentesis?
,Avoid coughing during the procedure.
What finding may indicate child sexual abuse in a preschooler with a facial laceration?
A child exhibits discomfort while walking.
Which nutrient should a client with Crohn's disease and an entero-enteric fistula decrease in
their diet?
Fiber.
What action should a nurse take regarding a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine after
total knee arthroplasty?
Turn off the CPM machine during mealtime.
What is the normal range for a WBC count?
4,500 to 11,000/mm3.
What is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism?
Weight loss despite increased appetite.
What is an expected finding in a client with fluid volume overload?
Edema.
What is the purpose of administering mannitol?
To reduce intracranial pressure.
What should a nurse monitor in a client receiving IV fluids?
Vital signs and fluid balance.
What is the significance of a positive Trendelenburg sign?
It may indicate hip joint issues or vascular problems.
What is a common complication of bacterial meningitis?
Seizures.
What is the primary assessment for a newborn's heart rate?
Auscultate the apical pulse for at least 1 minute.
What is the role of the nurse in preparing a client for a thoracentesis?
Ensure the client understands the procedure and its purpose.
, What should a nurse assess for in a child with a facial laceration?
Signs of potential abuse or neglect.
What dietary change is recommended for clients with Crohn's disease?
Decrease fiber intake to reduce bowel irritation.
What position should the client's affected hip be maintained in after surgery?
Externally rotated position.
How should a client adjust the CPM setting?
Instruct the client on how to adjust the CPM setting for comfort.
Where should the CPM machine be stored when not in use?
Under the client's bed.
Which IV site is appropriate for initiating IV access in an older adult client?
Basilic vein of the hand.
What is a risk factor for osteoporosis that should be included in client education?
Sedentary lifestyle.
What is the priority intervention for a child with fever and fluid-filled vesicles?
Initiate transmission-based precautions.
What should the nurse do first for a client with a clogged percutaneous gastrostomy feeding
tube?
Flush the client's tube with 30 ml of water.
What instruction should be included in a teaching plan for a client with a new ileostomy?
Empty the appliance when it is one-third to one-half full.
Which laboratory value should the nurse report for a client with end-stage kidney disease post-
hemodialysis?
Sodium 148 mEq/L.
Which task can be delegated to an assistive personnel (AP)?
Measure the vital signs of a client who just returned from the PACU.
What action should a nurse take to prepare a client for a paracentesis?
