ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Proctored Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
You have been pulled to the telemetry unit for the day. The monitor watcher informs you that the client has developed prominent U waves. Which laboratory value should you check immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prominent U waves on an ECG strip are typically associated with hypokalemia (low potassium levels). Checking potassium levels is critical to address potential cardiac complications.
Question 2 of 5
A patient who had major surgery is experiencing emotional stress as well as physiologic stress from the effects of surgery. What can this stress cause?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Surgical stress triggers hormonal responses leading to fluid retention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with benign prostatic hypertrophy. Which of the following assessments would the nurse anticipate finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent urination is common due to urethral obstruction.
Question 4 of 5
Once generated, what may block the transmission of an action potential along a peripheral nerve fiber to the dorsal root of the spinal cord?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Local anesthetics can block the transmission of action potentials along peripheral nerves.
Question 5 of 5
When auscultating Mr. Puff’s chest, what would you expect to find?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Air trapping causes prolonged expiration in COPD.