ATI RN
ATI Nursing 135 Exam Spring 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 following values?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated amylase is a diagnostic marker for acute pancreatitis due to pancreatic enzyme release.
Question 2 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 blood glucose levels prevent microvascular damage, reducing the risk of retinopathy and nephropathy.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is ready to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client as the catheter is inserted?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bearing down relaxes the urethral sphincter, facilitating catheter insertion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with hepatitis A. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatitis A often presents with flu-like symptoms such as fatigue and fever, a key teaching point.