ATI RN
ATI Nursing 135 Exam Spring 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is looking to motivate the staff and to produce better outcomes on the unit. Which of the following behaviors by the charge nurse will produce those results?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positive feedback and recognition motivate staff and improve outcomes by fostering a supportive environment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hematemesis (vomiting blood) is the priority finding in peptic ulcer disease, indicating possible severe bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with hepatitis A. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatitis A often presents with flu-like symptoms such as fatigue and fever, a key teaching point.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is being admitted for an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reviewing electrolyte values first addresses potential imbalances (e.g., potassium loss) critical in acute ulcerative colitis.