ATI RN
ATI Nursing 135 Exam Spring 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lactulose to a client diagnosed with cirrhosis. The client states, 'I don't need this medication. I am not constipated.' The nurse should explain that in clients who have cirrhosis, lactulose is used to decrease levels of which of the following components in the bloodstream?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lactulose reduces ammonia levels in cirrhosis by promoting its excretion, preventing hepatic encephalopathy.
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 caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition via a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). When assessing the client, the nurse notes edema of the client's arm above the PICC insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping the infusion and measuring arm circumference is the first step to assess for complications like infiltration or thrombosis, which could cause edema, before taking further action.
Question 4 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: B
Rationale: Avoiding food 3 hours before bedtime prevents nighttime reflux, a cornerstone of GERD management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following is an appropriate action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging ambulation post-cholecystectomy promotes recovery and prevents complications like atelectasis.