ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 9 Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and notes the client is declining. Which of the following would indicate the client is in a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A glucose level of 650 mg/dL indicates HHS, characterized by extreme hyperglycemia without significant ketosis. Hypertension, fruity breath, and ketosis are more typical of DKA.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a pneumothorax with a chest tube in place. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tracheal deviation to the unaffected side indicates tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition. Bubbling, scant drainage, and crepitus are less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is having an exacerbation of his asthma. When reviewing the provider's orders, the nurse recognizes that clarification is needed for which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can cause bronchoconstriction, worsening asthma. Theophylline, montelukast, and prednisone are appropriate for asthma management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has acute kidney injury about the oliguric phase. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The oliguric phase involves urine output <400 mL/24 hr due to kidney impairment. BUN and creatinine increase, GFR remains low, and renal function recovery occurs later.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer albuterol syrup 6 mg PO tid. Available is albuterol 2 mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 15
Rationale: Dose: 6 mg. Concentration: 2 mg/5 mL. Volume: (6 mg × 5 mL) ÷ 2 mg = 15 mL.