ATI RN
ATI Advanced Med Surg Final Exam 0924 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is at risk for disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC). Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fibrinogen level of 85 mg/dL is low. In DIC, fibrinogen levels decrease due to increased clotting and subsequent consumption of clotting factors.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Which of the following are expected findings? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Bone pain is common in ESRD due to disturbances in calcium and phosphate metabolism, leading to renal osteodystrophy. Slurred speech is a typical finding in ESRD. Pruritus is a common symptom in ESRD due to the buildup of uremic toxins and alterations in calcium and phosphate metabolism.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an open cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when caring for the client's Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expelling the air from the JP bulb after emptying to re-establish suction is necessary to ensure that the drain continues to function correctly by maintaining negative pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured femur. Which of the following actions is the most important for the nurse to complete in the postoperative period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Performing neurovascular checks of the extremities is the most important action to identify complications such as compartment syndrome or impaired circulation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the difference between a plaster cast and a synthetic cast. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A synthetic cast is lighter in weight compared to a plaster cast, making it more comfortable for the patient.