ATI RN
ATI RN Predictor Assessment Exit Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methimazole inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis, making it a primary treatment for hyperthyroidism.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of gout. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Red meat is high in purines, which can increase uric acid levels and exacerbate gout symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV fluids. Which of the following findings indicates fluid overload?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bounding pulses are a sign of fluid overload, as increased circulating volume strains the cardiovascular system.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the client to be prescribed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol, a bronchodilator, is commonly prescribed for asthma to relieve bronchoconstriction and improve airflow.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has DKA. The client's ABG results are pH 7.30, PaCO2 34 mm Hg and HCO3 21 mEq/L. The nurse should identify that these values indicate which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ABG results indicate metabolic acidosis. Firstly, the pH is low (<7.35), indicating acidosis. Secondly, the HCO3 is low (<22 mEq/L) which indicates a primary metabolic process. Thirdly, the PaCO2 is normal or slightly decreased, indicating a compensatory respiratory alkalosis.
Therefore, the primary disorder is metabolic acidosis with partial respiratory compensation.
A: Respiratory alkalosis - Incorrect. The PaCO2 is not elevated, ruling out respiratory alkalosis.
B: Metabolic alkalosis - Incorrect. The HCO3 is low, not high, ruling out metabolic alkalosis.
D: Respiratory acidosis - Incorrect. The PaCO2 is not elevated, ruling out respiratory acidosis.