RN Comprehensive Predictor Exam Questions and Answers

RN Comprehensive Predictor Exam Questions and Answers Part A 2024 Self-Assessment Study Material A client is requesting information from a nurse about a nitrazine test. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

• "Your bladder should be full prior to me performing this test
• "If this test is positive, you will be required to have a non-stress test.
• "This test will determine if there is leaking amniotic fluid"
• "I will be taking a blood sample to test for changes in your hormones levels"

• "This test will determine if there is leaking amniotic fluid"

A Nurse is assessing a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving IV fluid therapy. Which of the following findings indicate the client is developing a complication of therapy?

• Peripheral edema
• Increased thirst.
• Flattened neck veins.
• Hypotension

• Peripheral edema

A nurse is conducting a home visit for a family who has two young children. The nurse notes several welts across the backs of the legs of one of the children. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

• Document clinical findings.
• Contact child protective services.
• Refer the parents to a self-help group.
• Instruct the parents about methods of discipline.

• Contact child protective services.

A nurse is teaching a prenatal class about infection at a community center. Which of the following statements by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

• "I can visit my nephew who has chickenpox 5 days after the sores have crusted."
• "I can clean my cat's litter box during my pregnancy."
• "I should take antibiotics when I have a virus."
• "I should wash my hands for 10 seconds with hot after working in the garden."

• "I can visit my nephew who has chickenpox 5 days after the sores have crusted." 1 / 4

A nurse is planning care for a client who has thrombocytopenia. Which of the following actions should the nurse include?

• Encourage the client to floss daily.
• Remove fresh flowers from the client's room.
• Provide the client what a stool softener.
• Avoid serving the client raw vegetable.

• Provide the client what a stool softener.

A nurse is assessing a client who is 30 min postoperative following an arterial thrombectomy.Which of the following findings should the nurse to report?

• Chest pain
• Muscle spasms.
• Cool, moist skin.
• Incisional pain.

• Chest pain

A nurse is caring for a client who has left-sided heart failure, and the provider is concerned that the client might develop (Unable to read) Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

• Maintain the client's oxygen saturation level at 89%.
• Place the client's lower extremities on two pillows.
• Recommended that the client follow a 3g sodium diet.
• Place the client in high fowler's position.

• Place the client in high fowler's position.

A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the administration of total parenteral nutrition.Which of the following should the charge nurse include?

• "You will need to monitor the client's electrolytes daily"
• "You will need to change the IV dressing site once per week"
• "You will need to warm the solution in the microwave before administration"
• "You need to weigh the client twice per week"

• "You will need to monitor the client's electrolytes daily"

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A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage liver cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to support the client's right to autonomy?

• "You should trust that your care team has your best interest at heart"
• "I will not share any personal information without your permission
• "The health care team will do their best to keep any promise we make to you"
• "We encourage you to participate in all decisions about your treatment"

• "We encourage you to participate in all decisions about your treatment"

A nurse is completing an incident report after a client fall. Which of the following competencies of Quality and Safety Education for Nurse is the use demonstrating?

• Quality improvement.
• Patient (Unable to read)
• Evidence based practice.
• Informatics.

• Quality improvement.

A nurse in a pediatric unit is preparing to insert an IV catheter for 7-year-old. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

• (Unable to read)
• Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the catheter insertion.
• Use a mummy restraint to hold the child during the catheter insertion.
• Require the parents to leave the room during the procedure.

• Tell the child they will feel discomfort during the catheter insertion.

A nurse is caring for a client who has arteriovenous fistula Which of the following findings should the nurse report?

• Thrill upon palpation.
• Absence of a bruit.
• Distended blood vessels
• Swishing sound upon auscultation.

• Absence of a bruit.

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A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator which of the following statements demonstrates understanding of the teaching?

• "I will soak in the tub rather and showering"
• "I will wear loose clothing around my ICD"
• "I will stop using my microwave oven at home because of my ICD"
• "I can hold my cellphone on the same side of my body as the ICD"

• "I will wear loose clothing around my ICD"

A nurse is caring for a client who is at 14 weeks gestation and reports feelings of ambivalence about being pregnant. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

• "Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant"
• "You should discuss your feelings about being pregnant with your provider"
• "Have you discussed these feelings with your partner?"
• "When did you start having these feelings?"

• "Describe your feelings to me about being pregnant"

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for a bowel- training program following a spinal cord injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

• Encourage a maximum fluid intake of 1,500 ml per day.
• Increase the amount of refined grains in the client's diet.
• Provide the client with a cold drink prior to defecation.
• Administer a rectal suppository 30 minutes prior to scheduled defecation times.

• Administer a rectal suppository 30 minutes prior to scheduled defecation times.
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