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
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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching students about the use of isotonic solutions. The nurse recognizes which statements made by a student about isotonic solutions are correct. (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Isotonic solutions replace fluid loss, don't typically provide calories, don't supply free water, and match body fluid osmolality, making A, B, D, and E correct.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedure. Which of the following assessments should be the nurse's priority assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the gag reflex is the priority post-EGD to ensure safe swallowing and prevent aspiration.
Question 5 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.