ATI RN
RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and notes the FHR baseline has been 100/min for the past 15 min. The nurse should identify which of the following conditions as a possible cause of fetal bradycardia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maternal hypoglycemia can reduce glucose supply to the fetus, potentially causing bradycardia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy and reports pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the pain level first helps determine the severity and guides appropriate interventions, ensuring effective pain management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer three medications to a client who is receiving continuous enteral feeding through an NG tube. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a syringe for gravity flow ensures precise medication delivery without clogging the tube.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is suctioning the airway of a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the suctioning has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased peak inspiratory pressure indicates a clearer airway, suggesting effective suctioning.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client who has a seizure disorder and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking phenytoin with food reduces gastrointestinal side effects and improves absorption.