ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Monroe College Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is dehydrated. Which of the following BUN lab values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A BUN level of 25 mg/dL is above the normal range (7 to 20 mg/dL) and indicates dehydration, requiring further evaluation and treatment.
Question 2 of 5
The patient who has a serum magnesium level of 1.4 mg/dL is being treated with dietary modification. Which foods should the nurse suggest for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Almonds are high in magnesium (80 mg/ounce), suitable for treating hypomagnesemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose arterial blood gas results show a pH of 7.3 and a PaCO2 of 50 mm Hg. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory acidosis is characterized by a low pH and a high PaCO2, indicating impaired gas exchange or hypoventilation, which causes accumulation of carbon dioxide in the blood.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the health problems for a group of assigned patients. Which patient does the nurse recognize as being at increased risk for developing metabolic alkalosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent vomiting in bulimia causes loss of gastric acid, leading to metabolic alkalosis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to teach a client about a high-potassium diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to eat? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Nuts, sweet potatoes, and bananas are high in potassium, suitable for a high-potassium diet.