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ATI Nursing 135 Exam Spring 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of diabetes mellitus and is being admitted to the unit confused, flushed, and with an acetone odor on the breath. Diabetic ketoacidosis is suspected. The nurse should anticipate using which of the following types of insulin to treat this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin is used in diabetic ketoacidosis for rapid correction of hyperglycemia via IV administration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide regarding this type of insulin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin with a duration of 24 to 36 hours, providing basal glucose control.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription of a nasogastric tube (NG) to treat a pyloric obstruction. Which of the following rationales for the use of the nasogastric tube should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An NG tube decompresses the stomach in pyloric obstruction by removing gastric contents, relieving pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about ways to manage the condition. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Waiting 1 hour before lying down reduces reflux by allowing gastric emptying, a key GERD management strategy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetone odor on the breath is a classic sign of diabetic ketoacidosis due to the breakdown of fats into ketones.