ATI RN
ATI Nursing 135 Exam Spring 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following statements by the client about foot care is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily foot checks prevent complications like infections or ulcers, a critical aspect of diabetes foot care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication list for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize which of the following medications can cause glucose intolerance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, can cause glucose intolerance by increasing blood glucose levels, a known side effect.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has gastrointestinal bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing orthostatic blood pressure first evaluates for hypovolemia, a critical concern in gastrointestinal bleeding.