ATI RN
ATI Nursing 135 Exam Spring 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with an obstruction of the common bile duct resulting from chronic cholecystitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fatty stools (steatorrhea) result from bile duct obstruction, impairing fat digestion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is ready to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client as the catheter is inserted?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bearing down relaxes the urethral sphincter, facilitating catheter insertion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about causes of biliary cirrhosis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Biliary cirrhosis is caused by bile duct obstruction, leading to bile buildup and liver damage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. After treating the client's pain, which of the following should the nurse address as the priority intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In acute pancreatitis, withholding oral fluids and food is the priority to rest the pancreas and prevent further stimulation of pancreatic enzymes, which could worsen inflammation and pain.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition via a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). When assessing the client, the nurse notes edema of the client's arm above the PICC insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping the infusion and measuring arm circumference is the first step to assess for complications like infiltration or thrombosis, which could cause edema, before taking further action.