ATI RN
ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 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: A
Rationale: Daily foot checks prevent complications by identifying issues early in diabetes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. After treating the client's pain, which of the following should the nurse address as the priority intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Withholding oral intake rests the pancreas, reducing stimulation and aiding recovery in acute pancreatitis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Measuring abdominal girth monitors ascites, and a low-sodium diet reduces fluid retention in cirrhosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acetone breath odor is a hallmark of diabetic ketoacidosis due to ketone production.
Question 5 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.