ATI RN
ATI Nursing 135 Exam Spring 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about ways to manage the condition. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Waiting 1 hour before lying down reduces reflux by allowing gastric emptying, a key GERD management strategy.
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 caring for a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an indication of gastrointestinal perforation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sudden abdominal pain is a hallmark sign of gastrointestinal perforation, indicating a medical emergency.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is ready to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client as the catheter is inserted?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bearing down relaxes the urethral sphincter, facilitating catheter insertion.