ATI RN
ATI Nursing 135 Exam Spring 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 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: B,D,E
Rationale: Measuring girth monitors ascites, furosemide reduces fluid retention, and a low-sodium diet prevents fluid buildup in cirrhosis.
Question 5 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.