ATI RN
ATI Custom Wn23 NS122 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is counseling a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa about the symptom of tooth enamel deterioration.
Question 1 of 5
Which explanation for this complication of bulimia nervosa should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acidic vomit from purging erodes tooth enamel, causing deterioration in bulimia. Rapid ingestion (
A), poor hygiene (
C), and calcium depletion (
D) do not directly cause enamel damage.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis.
Question 2 of 5
The client asks the nurse to explain how she developed the infection. The nurse should respond that which of the following organisms is the most common cause?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of acute osteomyelitis, often from skin or wound infections. Pseudomonas (
B), Streptococcus (
C), and E. coli (
D) are less frequent causes.
Extract:
A pregnant vegan reports eating lots of dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, citrus fruits, and berries.
Question 3 of 5
To ensure that her infant's nervous system will develop properly, what foods should the nurse recommend that she add to her diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fortified cereals provide vitamin B12, essential for fetal nervous system development, which vegans may lack. Milk and cheese (
B) are not vegan, and nuts (
C) or vegetables (
D) do not address B12 deficiency.
Extract:
The parents are questioning why their newborn was born deaf when there are no other deaf family members.
Question 4 of 5
At which stage of the pregnancy could the nurse explore possible exposure to a teratogenic agent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Teratogens most affect organ development, like hearing, in early pregnancy (6 weeks), the embryonic period. Later stages (A,
C) are less critical, and the stem is complete (
D).
Extract:
The nurse is discussing teenage substance use with a group of caregivers of adolescent children.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement made by the caregivers is most accurate regarding substance use disorders in teens?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol is the most commonly used substance among teenagers, per national data.
Tobacco (
B) is harmful, substances aren't a healthy release (
C), and not all teens experiment (
D).