ATI RN
Medical Surgical ATI Proctored Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A healthcare professional is reviewing the arterial blood gas results for a client in the ICU who has kidney failure and determines the client has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following findings should the healthcare professional expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Widened QRS complexes. Respiratory acidosis results from inadequate removal of carbon dioxide, leading to increased carbonic acid in the blood and a decrease in blood pH. This acidosis can cause electrolyte imbalances, including hyperkalemia, which can manifest as widened QRS complexes on an ECG due to the effect of high potassium levels on cardiac conduction. Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes (B) are associated with conditions such as hyperthyroidism or hypocalcemia. Bounding peripheral pulses (C) are seen in conditions like aortic regurgitation or hyperthyroidism. Warm, flushed skin (D) is more indicative of conditions like hyperthermia or sepsis.
Question 2 of 5
The experienced LPN/LVN reports that a client's blood pressure and heart rate have decreased and that when the face is assessed, one side twitches. What action should you take at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which action should you delegate to the nursing assistant for the client with diabetic ketoacidosis? (Choose all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
What is a long and healthy life dependent upon?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
For Mrs. Allen's weight reduction program to be successful, what should the nurse explain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.