2019 RN Comprehensive Predictor Form C with Answers (135 Solved Questions)
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RN Comprehensive Predictor 2019 Form C
1. A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions
should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Administer analgesics on a scheduled basis for the first 24 hr
2. A nurse is preparing to apply a transdermal nicotine patch for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Wear gloves to apply the patch to the client’s skin
3. A nurse has just received change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
a. A client who was just given a glass of orange juice for a low blood glucose level
4. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has Cushing’s disease. The nurse should expect the client to have an increase in
which of the following laboratory values?
a. Serum glucose level increased
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has severe preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate intravenously. The nurse discontinues the
magnesium sulfate after the client displaces toxicity. Which actions should the nurse take?
a. Administer calcium gluconate IV
6. A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change. Which actions should the nurse take when setting up the sterile field?
a. Place the cap from the solution sterile side up on clean surface
7. A home health nurse is preparing for an initial visit with an older adult client who lives alone. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first?
a. Identify environmental hazards in the home
8. A nurse is assessing the remote memory of an older adult client who has mild dementia. Which of the following questions should the
nurse ask the client?
a. “What high school did you graduate from
9. A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following goals should the nurse include in
the teaching
a. HbA1c level less than 7%
10. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving phenytoin for grand mal seizures and has a new prescription for isoniazid and rifampin.
Which should the nurse conclude if the client develops ataxia and incoordination?
a. The client is showing evidence of phenytoin toxicity
11. A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postoperative following manifestations requires immediate action?
a. Increase in frequency of swallowing→ may indicate bleeding
12. A nurse is planning care for a preschool-age child who is in the acute phase Kawasaki disease. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Monitor the child’s cardiac status
13. A nurse is planning an educational program for high school students about cigarette smoking. Which of the following potential
consequences of smoking is most likely to discourage adolescents from using tobacco?
a. Use of tobacco decreases the level of athletic ability
14. A nurse is assessing a client who is prescribed spironolactone. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor for this
client?
a. Serum potassium- diuretic that retains potassium= hyperkalemic risk
15. A nurse has agreed to serve as an interpreter for an older adult client who is assigned to another nurse. Which of the following statements
by the nurse indicates an understanding of this role?
a. “I will let the client know that I am available as the interpreter.”
16. A nurse is performing assessments on newborns in the nursery. Which findings should the nurse report?
a. A two day old newborn who has a respiratory rate of 70 --> 30 - 60 is normal
17. A nurse on an acute unit has received change of shift report for 4 clients which of the following clients should the nurse assess first? Pain
pallor pulselessness paresthesia
a. A client who has fractured left tibia and pallor in the affected extremity
18. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new prescription for haloperidol which of the following adverse effects
should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider?
a. Sedation → s/s neuroleptic malignant syndrome??>> life threatening
b. Shuffling gait
19. A nurse is teaching dietary guidelines to a client who has celiac disease which of the following food choices is appropriate for the client?
a. Potato pancakes
20. A nurse is working in acute care mental health facility is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect?
a. Disorganized speech
21. A nurse is caring for a client who is immobile which interventions is appropriate to prevent contracture?
a. Apply an orthotic to the clients foot
22. A public health nurse working in a rural area is developing a program to improve health for the local population. Which of the following
actions should the nurse plan to take?
a. Provide anticipatory guidance classes to parents through public schools
23. A nurse in the emergency department is performing triage for multiple clients following a disaster in the community. To which of the
following types of injuries should the nurse assign the highest priority?
a. Below the knee amputation → ESI Level 1
24. A nurse is admitting a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following is an expected finding?
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1. A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions
should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Administer analgesics on a scheduled basis for the first 24 hr
2. A nurse is preparing to apply a transdermal nicotine patch for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Wear gloves to apply the patch to the client’s skin
3. A nurse has just received change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
a. A client who was just given a glass of orange juice for a low blood glucose level
4. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has Cushing’s disease. The nurse should expect the client to have an increase in
which of the following laboratory values?
a. Serum glucose level increased
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has severe preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate intravenously. The nurse discontinues the
magnesium sulfate after the client displaces toxicity. Which actions should the nurse take?
a. Administer calcium gluconate IV
6. A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change. Which actions should the nurse take when setting up the sterile field?
a. Place the cap from the solution sterile side up on clean surface
7. A home health nurse is preparing for an initial visit with an older adult client who lives alone. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first?
a. Identify environmental hazards in the home
8. A nurse is assessing the remote memory of an older adult client who has mild dementia. Which of the following questions should the
nurse ask the client?
a. “What high school did you graduate from
9. A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following goals should the nurse include in
the teaching
a. HbA1c level less than 7%
10. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving phenytoin for grand mal seizures and has a new prescription for isoniazid and rifampin.
Which should the nurse conclude if the client develops ataxia and incoordination?
a. The client is showing evidence of phenytoin toxicity
11. A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postoperative following manifestations requires immediate action?
a. Increase in frequency of swallowing→ may indicate bleeding
12. A nurse is planning care for a preschool-age child who is in the acute phase Kawasaki disease. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Monitor the child’s cardiac status
13. A nurse is planning an educational program for high school students about cigarette smoking. Which of the following potential
consequences of smoking is most likely to discourage adolescents from using tobacco?
a. Use of tobacco decreases the level of athletic ability
14. A nurse is assessing a client who is prescribed spironolactone. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor for this
client?
a. Serum potassium- diuretic that retains potassium= hyperkalemic risk
15. A nurse has agreed to serve as an interpreter for an older adult client who is assigned to another nurse. Which of the following statements
by the nurse indicates an understanding of this role?
a. “I will let the client know that I am available as the interpreter.”
16. A nurse is performing assessments on newborns in the nursery. Which findings should the nurse report?
a. A two day old newborn who has a respiratory rate of 70 --> 30 - 60 is normal
17. A nurse on an acute unit has received change of shift report for 4 clients which of the following clients should the nurse assess first? Pain
pallor pulselessness paresthesia
a. A client who has fractured left tibia and pallor in the affected extremity
18. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new prescription for haloperidol which of the following adverse effects
should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider?
a. Sedation → s/s neuroleptic malignant syndrome??>> life threatening
b. Shuffling gait
19. A nurse is teaching dietary guidelines to a client who has celiac disease which of the following food choices is appropriate for the client?
a. Potato pancakes
20. A nurse is working in acute care mental health facility is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect?
a. Disorganized speech
21. A nurse is caring for a client who is immobile which interventions is appropriate to prevent contracture?
a. Apply an orthotic to the clients foot
22. A public health nurse working in a rural area is developing a program to improve health for the local population. Which of the following
actions should the nurse plan to take?
a. Provide anticipatory guidance classes to parents through public schools
23. A nurse in the emergency department is performing triage for multiple clients following a disaster in the community. To which of the
following types of injuries should the nurse assign the highest priority?
a. Below the knee amputation → ESI Level 1
24. A nurse is admitting a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following is an expected finding?
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