ATI RN
ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a history of pancreatitis. Which of the following food choices should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High-fat foods like cheddar cheese can exacerbate pancreatitis by stimulating pancreatic secretions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide regarding this type of insulin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin with a duration of 24 to 36 hours.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription of a nasogastric tube (NG) to treat a pyloric obstruction. Which of the following rationales for the use of the nasogastric tube should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An NG tube decompresses the stomach by removing contents in a pyloric obstruction.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is looking to motivate the staff and to produce better outcomes on the unit. Which of the following behaviors by the charge nurse will produce those results?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positive reinforcement motivates staff and improves outcomes by fostering a supportive environment.
Question 5 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 glucose levels prevent microvascular damage leading to retinopathy and nephropathy.