ATI RN
ATI Nursing 135 Exam Spring 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following statements by the client about foot care is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily foot checks prevent complications like infections or ulcers, a critical aspect of diabetes foot care.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and a prothrombin time of 30 seconds. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin K corrects prolonged prothrombin time in cirrhosis by aiding clotting factor production.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a history of pancreatitis. Which of the following food choices should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-fat foods like cheddar cheese can exacerbate pancreatitis by stimulating pancreatic enzyme secretion.
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.