ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Mock Exam 2026 Rasmussen University

ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Mock Exam 2026 Rasmussen University Question 1 3 total marks A 68-year-old male patient is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a diagnosis of acute heart  failure exacerbation. The patient reports severe dyspnea, orthopnea, and a cough productive of  frothy, pink-tinged sputum. Physical assessment reveals bilateral crackles in the lung bases and 3+  pitting edema in the lower extremities. Vital signs are: Blood Pressure 165/95 mmHg, Heart Rate 112  bpm, Respiratory Rate 28 breaths/min, and   88% on room air. A Based on the assessment indings, which nursing intervention should be prioritized irst? A Administer the prescribed loop diuretic intravenously. B Place the patient in a High-Fowler's position. C Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). D Perform a focused cardiac assessment. B The nurse prepares to administer Furosemide 40 mg IV push. Which laboratory value must be veriied prior to administration? A Prothrombin Time (PT) B Serum Potassium level C Serum Calcium level D Serum Sodium level C Which inding in the patient's record would be a contraindication for the use of an ACE inhibitor for blood pressure management? A History of Angioedema B Pulse rate of 110 bpm C Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 D History of Myocardial Infarction