ATI RN
Medical Surgical Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client has developed atelectasis postoperatively. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Increasing dyspnea. Atelectasis is a condition where the lung tissue collapses, leading to decreased oxygen exchange and resulting in symptoms like dyspnea (difficulty breathing). This occurs because the collapsed lung tissue reduces the surface area available for gas exchange, leading to decreased oxygen saturation and increased work of breathing. Facial flushing (choice A) is not typically associated with atelectasis. Decreasing respiratory rate (choice C) may not be a reliable indicator as the body may compensate by increasing respiratory rate to maintain oxygenation. Friction rub (choice D) is more commonly associated with conditions like pleurisy or pneumonia, not atelectasis.
Question 2 of 5
Which finding on assessment supports the nursing diagnosis Decreased Cardiac Output related to decreased plasma volume?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The charge nurse assigned the care of a client with acute renal failure and hypernatremia to you, a newly graduated RN. Which actions can you delegate to the nursing assistant? (Choose all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A client with respiratory failure is receiving mechanical ventilation and continues to produce ABG results indicating respiratory acidosis. Which action should you expect to correct this problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Miss Clement plans to increase her running program to 30 miles a week. Which fluid would be most desirable to avoid dehydration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.