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ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client arrives at the emergency room with symptoms of peptic ulcer disease. Which of these symptoms should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hematemesis indicates active bleeding and is the most urgent concern.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a deep vein thrombosis and is prescribed heparin by continuous IV infusion at 1,200 units/hr. Heparin is available in a concentration of 25,000 units in 500 mL D5W. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 24
Rationale: Calculation: (1,200 units/hr ÷ 25,000 units) × 500 mL = 24 mL/hr
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has sustained a traumatic brain injury. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased LOC is the earliest and most sensitive sign of increased ICP.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of angina is being admitted to the emergency department with a suspected myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following findings will help the nurse distinguish stable angina from an MI?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stable angina is usually relieved within 3-5 minutes by rest or nitroglycerin, while MI pain is more prolonged and severe and not relieved by these measures.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client following a hemodialysis treatment. The nurse should expect to find a decrease in which of the following laboratory values?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potassium levels decrease after hemodialysis as it is effectively removed during the treatment.