ATI RN
ATI Nursing 135 Exam Spring 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 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 performing gastric lavage on a client using a large-bore NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Withdrawing fluid until clear ensures the stomach is adequately cleansed, which is the goal of gastric lavage.
Question 4 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 5 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.