ATI RN
ATI Nursing 135 Exam Spring 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has an ileostomy and will require stoma care. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Emptying the pouch when 1/3 full prevents leakage and maintains skin integrity, a key stoma care principle.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedure. Which of the following assessments should be the nurse's priority assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the gag reflex is the priority post-EGD to ensure safe swallowing and prevent aspiration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus about preventing the long-term complications of retinopathy and nephropathy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stable blood glucose levels prevent microvascular damage, reducing the risk of retinopathy and nephropathy.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching about disease management for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Injecting insulin in the abdomen is a correct technique, indicating understanding of administration.