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ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a spinal cord injury at the C5 level. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A C5 spinal cord injury impairs diaphragm function, leading to difficulty breathing due to weakened respiratory muscles.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labour and notes that the umbilical cord is prolapsed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Trendelenburg position uses gravity to reduce pressure on the prolapsed cord, improving fetal blood flow.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching about cigarette smoking with a client. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cigarette smoking can decrease hemoglobin's oxygen-carrying capacity due to carbon monoxide binding, contributing to respiratory issues.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Individuals with OCPD are typically goal-oriented, driven by perfectionism and a need for control.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed a low-purine diet for gout. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Organ meats are high in purines, which can exacerbate gout by increasing uric acid levels.