Ngn Ati Rn Comprehensive Predictor
Retake 2025/2026 With All Correct
Answers
What finding indicates effective therapy after receiving 2 units of packed
RBCs? - Ans--Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dl
Which client should be treated first in an emergency department? - Ans--A
middle adult client who has unstable vital signs.
What task can a nurse delegate to assistive personnel for a client with fluid
volume overload? - Ans--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? - Ans--18 grams.
What indicates hip abduction in an adolescent during a physical exam? -
Ans--The leg is moved away from the midline of the body.
What finding should a nurse expect in a client with hyperthyroidism? - Ans--
Tremors.
What is a common finding in a school-age child with bacterial meningitis? -
Ans--Nuchal rigidity.
What is the most accurate way to assess a newborn's heart rate? - Ans--
Assess the apical pulse when the newborn is in a quiet state.
What should a nurse instruct a client to do during a thoracentesis? - Ans--
Avoid coughing during the procedure.
What finding may indicate child sexual abuse in a preschooler with a facial
laceration? - Ans--A child exhibits discomfort while walking.
,Which nutrient should a client with Crohn's disease and an entero-enteric
fistula decrease in their diet? - Ans--Fiber.
What action should a nurse take regarding a continuous passive motion
(CPM) machine after total knee arthroplasty? - Ans--Turn off the CPM
machine during mealtime.
What is the normal range for a WBC count? - Ans--4,500 to 11,000/mm3.
What is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism? - Ans--Weight loss despite
increased appetite.
What is an expected finding in a client with fluid volume overload? - Ans--
Edema.
What is the purpose of administering mannitol? - Ans--To reduce intracranial
pressure.
What should a nurse monitor in a client receiving IV fluids? - Ans--Vital signs
and fluid balance.
What is the significance of a positive Trendelenburg sign? - Ans--It may
indicate hip joint issues or vascular problems.
What is a common complication of bacterial meningitis? - Ans--Seizures.
What is the primary assessment for a newborn's heart rate? - Ans--
Auscultate the apical pulse for at least 1 minute.
What is the role of the nurse in preparing a client for a thoracentesis? - Ans--
Ensure the client understands the procedure and its purpose.
What should a nurse assess for in a child with a facial laceration? - Ans--
Signs of potential abuse or neglect.
What dietary change is recommended for clients with Crohn's disease? -
Ans--Decrease fiber intake to reduce bowel irritation.
, What position should the client's affected hip be maintained in after surgery?
- Ans--Externally rotated position.
How should a client adjust the CPM setting? - Ans--Instruct the client on how
to adjust the CPM setting for comfort.
Where should the CPM machine be stored when not in use? - Ans--Under the
client's bed.
Which IV site is appropriate for initiating IV access in an older adult client? -
Ans--Basilic vein of the hand.
What is a risk factor for osteoporosis that should be included in client
education? - Ans--Sedentary lifestyle.
What is the priority intervention for a child with fever and fluid-filled vesicles? -
Ans--Initiate transmission-based precautions.
What should the nurse do first for a client with a clogged percutaneous
gastrostomy feeding tube? - Ans--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? - Ans--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? - Ans--Sodium 148 mEq/L.
Which task can be delegated to an assistive personnel (AP)? - Ans--
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? -
Ans--Instruct the client to void.
For which client should the nurse intervene to prevent a potential food and
medication interaction? - Ans--A client who is taking phenytoin and is
requesting a milkshake.
Retake 2025/2026 With All Correct
Answers
What finding indicates effective therapy after receiving 2 units of packed
RBCs? - Ans--Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dl
Which client should be treated first in an emergency department? - Ans--A
middle adult client who has unstable vital signs.
What task can a nurse delegate to assistive personnel for a client with fluid
volume overload? - Ans--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? - Ans--18 grams.
What indicates hip abduction in an adolescent during a physical exam? -
Ans--The leg is moved away from the midline of the body.
What finding should a nurse expect in a client with hyperthyroidism? - Ans--
Tremors.
What is a common finding in a school-age child with bacterial meningitis? -
Ans--Nuchal rigidity.
What is the most accurate way to assess a newborn's heart rate? - Ans--
Assess the apical pulse when the newborn is in a quiet state.
What should a nurse instruct a client to do during a thoracentesis? - Ans--
Avoid coughing during the procedure.
What finding may indicate child sexual abuse in a preschooler with a facial
laceration? - Ans--A child exhibits discomfort while walking.
,Which nutrient should a client with Crohn's disease and an entero-enteric
fistula decrease in their diet? - Ans--Fiber.
What action should a nurse take regarding a continuous passive motion
(CPM) machine after total knee arthroplasty? - Ans--Turn off the CPM
machine during mealtime.
What is the normal range for a WBC count? - Ans--4,500 to 11,000/mm3.
What is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism? - Ans--Weight loss despite
increased appetite.
What is an expected finding in a client with fluid volume overload? - Ans--
Edema.
What is the purpose of administering mannitol? - Ans--To reduce intracranial
pressure.
What should a nurse monitor in a client receiving IV fluids? - Ans--Vital signs
and fluid balance.
What is the significance of a positive Trendelenburg sign? - Ans--It may
indicate hip joint issues or vascular problems.
What is a common complication of bacterial meningitis? - Ans--Seizures.
What is the primary assessment for a newborn's heart rate? - Ans--
Auscultate the apical pulse for at least 1 minute.
What is the role of the nurse in preparing a client for a thoracentesis? - Ans--
Ensure the client understands the procedure and its purpose.
What should a nurse assess for in a child with a facial laceration? - Ans--
Signs of potential abuse or neglect.
What dietary change is recommended for clients with Crohn's disease? -
Ans--Decrease fiber intake to reduce bowel irritation.
, What position should the client's affected hip be maintained in after surgery?
- Ans--Externally rotated position.
How should a client adjust the CPM setting? - Ans--Instruct the client on how
to adjust the CPM setting for comfort.
Where should the CPM machine be stored when not in use? - Ans--Under the
client's bed.
Which IV site is appropriate for initiating IV access in an older adult client? -
Ans--Basilic vein of the hand.
What is a risk factor for osteoporosis that should be included in client
education? - Ans--Sedentary lifestyle.
What is the priority intervention for a child with fever and fluid-filled vesicles? -
Ans--Initiate transmission-based precautions.
What should the nurse do first for a client with a clogged percutaneous
gastrostomy feeding tube? - Ans--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? - Ans--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? - Ans--Sodium 148 mEq/L.
Which task can be delegated to an assistive personnel (AP)? - Ans--
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? -
Ans--Instruct the client to void.
For which client should the nurse intervene to prevent a potential food and
medication interaction? - Ans--A client who is taking phenytoin and is
requesting a milkshake.
