ATI RN
ATI Nursing 135 Exam Spring 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A charge nurse is looking to motivate the staff and to produce better outcomes on the unit. Which of the following behaviors by the charge nurse will produce those results?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positive feedback and recognition motivate staff and improve outcomes by fostering a supportive environment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing gastric lavage on a client using a large-bore NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Withdrawing fluid until clear ensures the stomach is adequately cleansed, which is the goal of gastric lavage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lactulose to a client diagnosed with cirrhosis. The client states, 'I don't need this medication. I am not constipated.' The nurse should explain that in clients who have cirrhosis, lactulose is used to decrease levels of which of the following components in the bloodstream?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lactulose reduces ammonia levels in cirrhosis by promoting its excretion, preventing hepatic encephalopathy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is Interviewing a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate finding in the client's history?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gallstones are a common cause of acute pancreatitis due to obstruction of the pancreatic duct.