ATI RN
ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching session about reducing the risk of complications of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Smoking cessation, blood pressure control, cholesterol reduction, and exercise reduce diabetic complications; sustaining hyperglycemia is incorrect as it worsens outcomes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about managing their illness. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding meals close to bedtime reduces reflux by allowing digestion before lying down.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with diabetes about which dietary source should provide the greatest percentage of calories. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Complex carbohydrates are recommended as the primary calorie source for stable blood glucose in diabetes.
Question 4 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 the following values?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amylase levels rise in acute pancreatitis due to pancreatic inflammation and enzyme release.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a risk factor for this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NSAID use is a well-known risk factor for peptic ulcers due to its effect on gastric mucosa.