ATI RN
ATI Nursing 135 Exam Spring 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the child indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Eating a snack before physical activity helps prevent hypoglycemia, a key teaching point for managing type 1 diabetes in active children.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a stool test for guaiac. The nurse should recognize the purpose of the test is to check the stool for which of the following substances?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The guaiac test detects occult blood in the stool, often used to screen for gastrointestinal bleeding.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has gastrointestinal bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing orthostatic blood pressure first evaluates for hypovolemia, a critical concern in gastrointestinal bleeding.