ATI RN
ATI Nursing 135 Exam Spring 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an indication of gastrointestinal perforation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sudden abdominal pain is a hallmark sign of gastrointestinal perforation, indicating a medical emergency.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a stool test for guaiac. The nurse should recognize the purpose of the test is to check the stool for which of the following substances?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The guaiac test detects occult blood in the stool, often used to screen for gastrointestinal bleeding.
Question 5 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.