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 working for a home health agency is teaching a client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus about disease management. Which of the following glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) values should the nurse include in the teaching as an indicator that the client is appropriately controlling their glucose levels?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An HbA1c of 6.3% indicates good glucose control, typically below the 7% target for most diabetic patients.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tremors are a common sign of hypoglycemia due to the body's response to low glucose levels.