ATI RN
Ati Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with AIDS and is experiencing severe diarrhea. The nurse should recognize that nutrition education has been effective when the client selects which of the following dinner meals?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Grilled salmon, brown rice, and broccoli provide balanced nutrition and fiber, suitable for managing diarrhea.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse manager is negotiating a conflict between the staff nurses and nursing assistants. The nurse manager talked to everyone involved and created a list of the main issues. Which step in the negotiation process does this best describe?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Creating a list of main issues clarifies the problem, a key step in negotiation.
Question 3 of 5
A client diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) has a potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. Which of the following priority actions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking blood pressure assesses cardiovascular status, as hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening arrhythmias.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client diagnosed with chronic renal disease. The nurse recognizes that the teaching was effective when the client selects which of the following dietary choices?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carrots, green leafy vegetables, and a pear are low in potassium and phosphorus, suitable for chronic renal disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client on a ventilator. The nurse should include which of the following interventions in the plan of care to prevent ventilator associated pneumonia? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Elevating the bed, hand hygiene, and mouth care reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia.