ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of red blood cells. The nurse's responsibility is to compare and verify the information on the blood label with the client's information. Which of the following should the nurse use as the priority source of verification?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The identification wristband is the priority source for verification, ensuring the blood product matches the client's information.
Question 2 of 5
A client is about to undergo an abdominal paracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The upright position is preferred because it allows the fluid to pool at the lowest point of the abdominal cavity, facilitating its removal.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results from a client who has prerenal acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following electrolyte imbalances should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia, which is a high level of potassium in the blood, is a common electrolyte imbalance seen in prerenal AKI due to decreased kidney function and the inability to excrete potassium.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Addison's disease and is at risk for Addisonian crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients with Addison's disease require corticosteroids to replace the hormones that their adrenal glands are not producing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving IV fluids to correct dehydration. Which of the following laboratory values should indicate to the nurse that the patient is effectively responding to treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A urine specific gravity of 1.020 indicates adequate hydration, suggesting effective response to IV fluid therapy.