ATI RN
ATI Nursing 135 Exam Spring 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription of a nasogastric tube (NG) to treat a pyloric obstruction. Which of the following rationales for the use of the nasogastric tube should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An NG tube decompresses the stomach in pyloric obstruction by removing gastric contents, relieving pressure.
Question 2 of 5
The charge nurse on a hospital unit is leading a committee that must choose new paint colors for the nurse's station. She elicits the opinions of all group members and then organizes a vote. The charge nurse's leadership style can be said to be
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Democratic leadership involves group input and voting, as described in this scenario.
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 caring for a client who has a history of diabetes mellitus and is being admitted to the unit confused, flushed, and with an acetone odor on the breath. Diabetic ketoacidosis is suspected. The nurse should anticipate using which of the following types of insulin to treat this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin is used in diabetic ketoacidosis for rapid correction of hyperglycemia via IV administration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing dietary instructions for a client who has episodes of billary colic from chronic cholecystitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding high-fat foods reduces gallbladder stimulation, preventing biliary colic in chronic cholecystitis.