ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Custom Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first step in patient education is to assess the client's learning needs. This includes determining what the client already knows about managing diabetes.
Question 2 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 swelling of the client's arm above the PICC insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measuring the circumference of both upper arms is the correct first action. This will provide objective data about the extent of the swelling, which can then be reported to the healthcare provider.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious and has a breathing pattern characterized by alternating periods of hyperventilation and apnea. The nurse should document that the client has which of the following respiratory alterations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cheyne-Stokes respirations are characterized by alternating periods of hyperventilation and apnea.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse prepares to replace the nearly empty container of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for a client when she finds that there has been a delay in receiving the new container of solution from the pharmacy. Which of the following solutions should the nurse infuse until the next container of TPN solution becomes available?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dextrose 10% in water can be used as a temporary replacement for TPN to prevent hypoglycemia until the TPN solution is available.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration is a common symptom of diabetes insipidus due to excessive urination.