ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a nurse auscultating a client's bowel sounds. Which of the following actions requires intervention by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Palpating the abdomen prior to auscultation can alter bowel sounds, making it important to auscultate before palpation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching about necessary baseline examinations with a female client who is to start taking atorvastatin. Which of the following baseline examinations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liver function tests are necessary before starting atorvastatin due to the medication's potential for hepatotoxicity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse plans to leave her scheduled shift an hour early without permission or notification of the charge nurse. The clients in the nurse's assignment are stable. Which of the following legal torts applies to this situation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Negligence involves failing to provide care that a reasonably prudent nurse would provide, such as leaving a shift early without proper handoff or notification, which could compromise patient safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has the following arterial blood gas results: HCO, 18 mEq, PaCO2 28 mm Hg and pH 7.30. The nurse recognizes the client is experiencing which of the following acid base imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metabolic acidosis is indicated by a low HCO3 (18 mEq/L) and a low pH (7.30). The low PaCO2 is a compensatory response.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Which of the following laboratory values is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CD4-T-cell count is crucial for monitoring HIV progression and immune function. A low count indicates immunosuppression and increased risk of opportunistic infections.