ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about preventing hypoglycemia during exercise. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eating a carbohydrate snack before exercise prevents hypoglycemia by providing glucose for energy. Increasing insulin, exercising at peak insulin times, or decreasing fluids increases hypoglycemia risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Injecting insulin glargine into the thigh is correct, as it's a long-acting insulin given in subcutaneous sites like the thigh. Shaking the vial is incorrect, it's not taken before meals, and open vials can be stored for 28 days.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for four clients. The nurse should plan to use sterile gloves when performing which of the following procedures?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sterile gloves are required for changing a central venous catheter dressing to prevent infection at the site, which accesses major veins. Ophthalmic ointment, NG tube insertion, and IM injections use clean gloves.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of migraines. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Visual disturbances, like auras, are common in migraines, often preceding headache. Leg pain, chest tightness, and abdominal cramping are not typical migraine symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Polyuria is expected in type 2 diabetes due to hyperglycemia-induced osmotic diuresis. Weight gain, tachycardia, and no fever are more common.