ATI RN
ATI Nursing 135 Exam Spring 2023 Questions
Extract:
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 preparing dietary instructions for a client who has episodes of billary colic from chronic cholecystitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding high-fat foods reduces gallbladder stimulation, preventing biliary colic in chronic cholecystitis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Measuring girth monitors ascites, furosemide reduces fluid retention, and a low-sodium diet prevents fluid buildup in cirrhosis.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. The nurse should expect to find an elevation of which of following values?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated amylase is a diagnostic marker for acute pancreatitis due to pancreatic enzyme release.