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ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Seizures are the most life-threatening complication of acute alcohol withdrawal, requiring immediate attention to prevent status epilepticus or brain damage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing site care for a child who has a gastrostomy enteral tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Securing the tubing to the abdomen prevents accidental dislodgement, ensuring the gastrostomy tube remains stable and functional.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing potassium-rich foods helps counteract hypokalemia, a side effect of hydrochlorothiazide.
Question 5 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.