NGN ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2019 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADE

A nurse is assessing a newborn who has a blood glucose level of 30 mg/dl. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? A. Loose stools B. Jitteriness C. Hypertonia D. Abdominal distention - B. Jitteriness A nurse is assessing a client who is immediately post-operative following total hip arthroplasty, which of the following considerations should the nurse take when positioning the client? A. Place the client's heels directly against the bed mattress B. Ensure that the client's hips remain in an abducted position. C. Maintain the client in a supine position for the first 24 hr. after surgery. D. Flex the client's hip up to 120° when sitting in a chair. - B. Ensure that the client's hips remain in an abducted position. A nurse is assessing a client who is immediately postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. Which of the following should the nurse expect to administer? A. Calcium gluconate. B. Sodium bicarbonate. C. Potassium chloride. D. Sodium phosphate - A. Calcium gluconate. A nurse is caring for an adult client who has prescriptions for multiple medications. Which of the following (Unable to read) as an age-related change that increases the risk for adverse effects from this medication? A. Rapid gastric emptying. B. Prolonged medication half-life. C. Increased medication elimination. D. Decreased medication sensitivity. - B. Prolonged medication half-life. A nurse manager is planning to promote client advocacy among staff in a medical unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Encourage staff to implement the principle of paternalism when a client is having difficulty making a choice. B. Tell staff explain procedures to clients before obtaining informed consent. C. Instruct unit staff to share personal experiences to help clients make decisions. D. Develop a system for staff members to report safety concerns in the client care environment - D. Develop a system for staff members to report safety concerns in the client care environment A nurse is preparing an in-service for a group of nurses about malpractice issues in nursing. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? A.Leaving a nasogastric tube clamped after administering oral medication B.Documenting communication with a provider in the progress notes of the client's medical record C.Administering potassium via IV bolus D.Placing a yellow bracelet on a client who is at risk for falls - C.Administering potassium via IV bolus A nurse is providing teaching about the gastrostomy tube feedings to the parents of a school age child. Which of the following instructions should the nurse take? A. Administer the feeding over 30 min. B. Place the child in as supine position after the feeding. C. Charge the feeding bag and tubing every 3 days. D. Warm the formula in the microwave prior to administration - A. Administer the feeding over 30 min. A nurse is administering digoxin 0.125 mg Po to an adult client. For which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. Potassium level 4.2 mEq/L. B. Apical pulse 58/min. C. Digoxin level 1 ng/ml. D. Constipation for 2 days. - C. Digoxin level 1 ng/ml. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for phenelzine. The nurse should instruct the client that it is safe to eat which of the following foods while taking this medication? A. Whole grain bread B. Avocados C. Smoked salmon D. Pepperoni pizza - A. Whole grain bread A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has sickle-cell anemia. Which of the following manifestations indicates acute chest syndrome and should be immediately reported to the provider? A. Substernal retractions. B. Hematuria. C. Temperature 37.9 C (100.2 F). D. Sneezing. - A. Substernal retractions A nurse manager is updating protocols for the use of belt restraints. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include? A. Attach the restraint to the bed's side rails. B. Attach a PRN restraint prescription for clients who are aggressive C. Document the client's condition every 15 min D. Remove the client's restraints every 4 hr - C. Document the client's condition every 15 min A nurse is preforming a gastric lavage for a client who has upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Which of the following action should the nurse take? A. Instill 500 ml of solution through the NG tube. B. Insert a large-bore NG tube. C. Use a cold irrigation solution. D. Instruct the client to lie on his right side. - B. Insert a large-bore NG tube. A nurse is providing care for a client who is in the advance stage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. (ALS). Which of the following referrals is the nurse's priority? B. Psychologist. C. Social worker. D. Occupational therapist. E. Speech-language pathologist. - E. Speech-language pathologist. 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? A. WBC count 8,000/mm3. B. Platelets 150,000/mm3. C. Aspartate aminotransferase 10 units/L. D. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 75 mm/hr - D. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 75 mm/hr A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized petechiae and ecchymoses. The nurse should expect a prescription for which of the following laboratory tests? A. Platelet count. B. Potassium level. C. Creatine clearance. D. Prealbumin - A. Platelet count. A charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is assisting with the emergency response plan following an external disaster in the community. In anticipation of multiple client admissions, which of the following current clients should the nurse recommend for early discharge? A.A client who has COPD and a respiratory rate of 44/min B. A client who has cancer with a sealed implant for radiation therapy. C. A client who is receiving heparin for deep-vein thrombosis D.A client who is 1 day postoperative following a vertebroplasty - D.A client who is 1 day postoperative following a vertebroplasty A nurse is caring for a client who is comatose and has advance directives that indicate the client does not want life-sustaining measures. The client's family want the client to have life-sustaining measures. Which of the following action should the nurse take? A. Arrange for an ethics committee meeting to address the family's concerns. B. Support the family's decision and initiate life-sustaining measures. C. Complete an incident report. D. Encourage the family to contact an attorney - A. Arrange for an ethics committee meeting to address the family's concerns. A nurse is caring for a client who wears glasses. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Store the glasses in a labeled case. B. Clean the glasses with hot water. C. Clean the glasses with a paper towel. D. Store the glasses on the bedside table - A. Store the glasses in a labeled case. A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about measures to take when caring for a client who is on contact precautions. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Remove the protective gown after the client's room. B. Place the client in a room with negative pressure. C. Wear gloves when providing care to the client. D. Wear a mask when changing the linens in the client's room. - C. Wear gloves when providing care to the client. A nurse is planning on care for a client who is recovering from an acute myocardial infarction that occurred 3 days ago. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Perform an ECG every 12 hr. B. Place the client in a supine position while resting. C. Draw a troponin level every 4hr. D. Obtain a cardiac rehabilitation consultation. - D. Obtain a cardiac rehabilitation consultation. The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is requesting combination oral contraceptives. Which of the following conditions in the client's history is a contradiction to the use of oral contraceptives? A. Hyperthyroidism. B. Thrombophlebitis. C. Diverticulosis. D. Hypocalcemia. - B. Thrombophlebitis A nurse is caring for a client who request the creation of a living will. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Schedule a meeting between the hospital ethics committee and the client. B. Evaluate the client's understanding of life-sustaining measures. C. Determine the client's preferences about post mortem care. D. Request a conference with the client's family. - B. Evaluate the client's understanding of lifesustaining measures. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 14 weeks of gestation about findings to report to the provider. Which of the following findigns should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Bleeding gums B. Faintness upon rising C. Swelling of the face D. Urinary frequency - C. Swelling of the face A nurse is caring for a client following application of a cast. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Place an ice pack over the cast. B. Palpate the pulse distal to the cast. C. Teach the client to keep the cast clean and dry. D. Position the casted extremity on a pillow. - B. Palpate the pulse distal to the cast. A nurse is caring for a client who has vision loss. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply) A. Keep objects in the client's room in the same place. B. Ensure there is high-wattage lighting in the client's room. C. Approach the client from the side. D. Allow extra time for the client to perform tasks. E. Touch the client gently to announce presence. - A. Keep objects in the client's room in the same place. B. Ensure there is high-wattage lighting in the client's room. D. Allow extra time for the client to perform tasks. A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has questions about the disease. To research the nurse should identify that which of the following electronic database has the most comprehensive collection of nursing (Unable to read) articles? A. MEDLINE B. CINAHL. C. ProQuest. D. Health Source. - B. CINAHL A nurse in an emergency department is assessing newly admitted client who is experiencing drooling and hoarseness following a burn injury. Which of the following should actions should the nurse take first? A. Obtain a baseline ECG. B. Obtain a blood specimen for ABG analysis. C. Insert an 18-gauge IV catheter. D. Administer 100% humidified oxygen - D. Administer 100% humidified oxygen A nurse is planning care for a client who has unilateral paralysis and dysphagia following a right hemispheric stroke. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? A. Place food on the left side of the client's mouth when he is ready to eat. B. Provide total care in performing the client's ADLs. C. Maintain the client on bed rest. D. Place the client's left arm on a pillow while he is sitting - D. Place the client's left arm on a pillow while he is sitting 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? A. Confront the client about this behavior. B. Express sympathy for the client's situation. C. Speak assertively to the client. D. Stand within 30 cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them - A. Confront the client about this behavior. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving brachytherapy for treatment of prostate cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Cleanse equipment before removal from the client's room. B. Limit the client's visitors to 30 min per day. C. Discard the client's linens in a double bag. D. Discard the radioactive source in a biohazard bag - B. Limit the client's visitors to 30 min per day. A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan? A. Ask the client directly what he is hearing B. Encourage the client to lie down in a quiet room C. Avoid eye contact with the client D. Refer to the hallucinations as if they are real - A. Ask the client directly what he is hearing A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and requires augmentation of labor. Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize as a contraindication to the use of oxytocin. A. Diabetes mellitus. B. Shoulder presentation. C. Postterm with oligohydramnios. D. Chorioamnionitis - C. Postterm with oligohydramnios. A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile wound irrigation and dressing change for a client. Which of the following actions by the nurse indicates a break in surgical aseptic technique? A. Applying a sterile gown after applying a sterile mask B. Balancing the bottle on the sterile basin while pouring the liquid C. Placing the supplies on the sterile field and leaving a 1-inch perimeter D. Putting on sterile gloves after preparing the sterile field - B. Balancing the bottle on the sterile basin while pouring the liquid A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a manifestation of pulmonary congestion? A. Frothy, pink sputum. B. Jugular vein distention. C. Weight gain. D. Bradypnea - D. Bradypnea A nurse is teaching a prenatal class about infection prevention at a community center. Which of the following statements by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I can visit my nephew who has chickenpox 5 days after the sores have crusted." B. "I can clean my cat's litter box during my pregnancy." C. "I should take antibiotics when I have a virus." D. "I should wash my hands for 10 seconds with hot water after working in the garden." - A. "I can visit my nephew who has chickenpox 5 days after the sores have crusted." A nurse is caring for a 5-month-old infant who has manifestations of severe dehydration and a prescription for paternal fluid therapy. The guardian asks. "What are the indications that my baby needs an IV?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "Your baby needs an IV because she is not producing any tears" B. "Your baby needs an IV because her fontanels are budging" C. "Your baby needs an IV because she is breathing slower than normal" D. "Your baby needs an IV because her heart rate is decreasing" - A. "Your baby needs an IV because she is not producing any tears" A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A. "Taking furosemide can cause your potassium levels to be high" B. "Eat foods that are high in sodium" C. "Rise slowly when getting out of bed" D. "Taking furosemide can cause you to be overhydrated" - C. "Rise slowly when getting out of bed" A nurse is creating a plan of care for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take? A. Allow the client enough time to perform rituals. B. Give the client autonomy in scheduling activities. C. Discourage the client from exploring irrational fears. D. Provide negative reinforcement for ritualistic behaviors - A. Allow the client enough time to perform rituals. A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and reports taking ST. John's wort along with citalopram. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following conditions as a result of an interaction between these substances? A. Serotonin syndrome B. Tardive dyskinesia C. Pseudo parkinsonism. D. Acute dystonia. - A. Serotonin syndrome A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving packed RBCs. Which of the following findings indicate fluid overload? A. Low back pain. B. Dyspnea. C. Hypotension. D. Thready pulse - B. Dyspnea. A nurse is calculating a client's expected date of delivery. The client's last menstrual period began on April 12. Using Nagele's rule, what date should the nurse determine to be the client's expected delivery date? (Use mmdd format.) - 0119 A nurse is discussing group treatment and therapy with a client. The nurse should include which of the following as being a characteristic of a therapeutic group? A. The group is organized in an autocratic structure. B. The group encourages members to focus on a particular issue. C. The group must be led by a licensed psychiatrist. D. The group encourages clients to form dependent relationships. - B. The group encourages members to focus on a particular issue. A nurse manger is reviewing documentation with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following notations by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching. UNSURE IF ON THE REPORT A. "OOB with assistance for breakfast" B. "Given 2 mg MSO4 IM for report of pain" C. "Dressing changed qd" D. "Administered 8 u regular insulin sq." - D. "Administered 8 u regular insulin sq." A nurse is preparing to administer eye drops to a school-age child. Identify the actions the nurse should take. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.) 1. Apply pressure to the lacrimal punctum. 2. Ask the child to look upward. 3. Pull the lower eyelid downward. 4. Instill the drops of medication. 5. Place the child in a sitting position - 5 2 3 4 1 A nurse is caring for a client who speaks a language different from the nurse. Which of the following should the nurse take? A. Request an interpreter of a different sex from the client. B. Request a family member or friend to interpret information for the client. C. Direct attention toward the interpreter when speaking to the client. D. Review the facility policy about the use of an interpreter - D. Review the facility policy about the use of an interpreter A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and is receiving oxytocin. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should increase the rate of infusion? A. Urine output 20 ml/hr. B. Montevideo units constantly 300 mm Hg. C. FHR pattern with absent variability. D. Contractions every 5 min that last 30 seconds - B. Montevideo units constantly 300 mm Hg. A nurse is planning care for a group of clients and is working with one licensed practical nurse (LPN) and one assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first to manage her time effectively? A. Develop an hourly time frame for tasks. B. Schedule daily activities. C. Determine goals of the day D. Delegate tasks to the AP - C. Determine goals of the day A public health nurse is managing several projects for the community. Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as a primary prevention strategy? A. Teaching parenting skills to expectant mothers and their partners. B. Conducting mental health screenings at the local community center. C. Referring client who have obesity to community exercise programs. D. Providing crisis intervention through a mobile counseling unit. - A. Teaching parenting skills to expectant mothers and their partners. A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I will decrease my daily protein intake to 15 grams per day." B. "I will use ibuprofen as needed to control abdominal pain." C. "I will take sucralfate with meals three times per day." D. "I will avoid food and beverages that contain caffeine." - D. "I will avoid food and beverages that contain caffeine." A nurse is reviewing legal issues in health care with a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make? A. Place copies of incident reports in clients' medical records. B. Overestimate clients' acuity to prevent short staffing. C. Ensure that each client has a living will on file prior to treatment. D. Obtain personal professional liability insurance coverage. - C. Ensure that each client has a living will on file prior to treatment. A nurse is providing preoperative teaching about patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) to a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "The PCA will deliver a double dose of medication when you push the button twice." B. "You can adjust the amount of pain medication you receive by pushing on the keypad." C. "Continuous PCA infusion is designed to allow fluctuating plasma medication levels." D. "You should push the button before physical activity to allow maximum pain control." - D. "You should push the button before physical activity to allow maximum pain control." A nurse is preparing to administer an autologous blood product to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to identify the client? A. Match the client's blood type with the type and cross match specimens. B. Confirm the provider's prescription matches the number on the blood component. C. Ask the client to state the blood type and the date of their last blood donation. D. Ensure that the client's identification band matches the number on the blood unit. - D. Ensure that the client's identification band matches the number on the blood unit. A nurse is performing physical therapy for a client who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for a referral to physical therapy? A. "I have been experiencing more tremors in my left arm than before" B. "I noticed that I am having a harder time holding on to my toothbrush" C. "Lately, I feel like my feet are freezing up, as they are stuck to the ground" D. "Sometimes, I feel I am making a chewing motion when I'm not eating" - C. "Lately, I feel like my feet are freezing up, as they are stuck to the ground" A nurse is reviewing laboratory data for a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Increased creatine. B. Increased hemoglobin. C. Increased bicarbonate. D. Increased calcium - A. Increased creatine. A nurse is administering a scheduled medication to a client. The client reports that the medication appears different than what they take at home. Which of the following responses should the nurse take? A. "Did the doctor discuss with you that there was a change in this medication?" B. "I recommend that you take this medication as prescribed" C. "Do you know why this medication is being prescribed to you?" D. "I will call the pharmacist now to check on this medication" - D. "I will call the pharmacist now to check on this medication" A nurse is teaching at a community health fair about electrical fire prevention. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Use three pronged grounded plugs. B. Cover extension cords with a rug. C. Check the tingling sensations around the cord to ensure the electricity is working. D. Remove the plug from the socket by pulling the cord - A. Use three pronged grounded plugs. A charge nurse is recommending postpartum client discharge following a local disaster. Which of the following should the nurse recommend for discharge? A. A 42-year-old client who has preeclampsia and a BP of 166/110 mm Hg. B. A 15-year-old client who delivered via emergency cesarean birth 1 day ago. C. A client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 6 hr. ago for a postpartum hemorrhage. D. A client who delivered precipitously 36 hr. ago and has a second-degree perineal laceration - D. A client who delivered precipitously 36 hr. ago and has a second-degree perineal laceration A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the laboratory results of a group of clients. Which to report? A. Herpes simplex. B. Human papillomavirus C. Candidiasis D. Chlamydia - D. Chlamydia A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a group of clients. The nurse should recommend a referral to a dietitian A. A client who has a prescription for warfarin and states "I will need to limit how much spinach I eat". B. A client who has gout and states, "I can continue to eat anchovies on my pizza." C. A client who has a prescription for spironolactone and states "I will reduce my intake of foods that contain potassium". D. A client who has (Unable to read) and states "I'll plan to take my calcium carbonate with a full glass of water" - B. A client who has gout and states, "I can continue to eat anchovies on my pizza." A nurse is preparing to measure a temperature of an infant. Which of the following action should the nurse take? A. Place the tip of the thermometer under the center of the infant's axilla. B. Pull the pinna of the infant's ear forward before inserting the probe. C. Insert the probe 3.8 cm (1.5in) into the infant's rectum. D. Insert the thermometer in front of the infant's tongue - A. Place the tip of the thermometer under the center of the infant's axilla. A nurse in a pediatric clinic is teaching a newly hired nurse about the varicella rooster. Which of the following information should the nurse include? A. Children who have varicella are contagious until vesicles are crusted. B. Children who have varicella should receive the herpes zoster vaccination. C. Children who have varicella should be placed in droplet precaution. D. Children who have varicella are contagious 4 days before the first vesicle eruption. - A. Children who have varicella are contagious until vesicles are crusted. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has been having lithium carbonate for the past 12 months. The nurse notes a lithium level of 0.8 mEq/L. Which of the following orders from the provider should the nurse expect? A. Withhold the next dose. B. Increase the dosage. C. Discontinue the medication. D. Administer the medication - D. Administer the medication