ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client in the emergency department is experiencing an acute asthma exacerbation, which has not improved with albuterol nebulizer treatments. The client is obviously struggling to breathe. The nurse anticipates that intubation and mechanical ventilation will be needed based on which of the following assessment findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypotension in an asthma exacerbation can indicate severe respiratory distress, suggesting the need for intubation.
Question 2 of 5
A client is being evaluated in the emergency department after reporting chest pain and shortness of breath. The nurse notes that the client is taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation. Which finding requires immediate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia and shortness of breath suggest a possible thromboembolic event, which is life-threatening and requires immediate action.
Question 3 of 5
A client has had recurrent kidney stones. Upon lab analysis of the client's urine, it is found that excessive oxalate intake is the underlying cause. Which of the following high-oxalate foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spinach is high in oxalates, which can contribute to calcium oxalate kidney stones.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has inflammation of the glomeruli which was discovered by a routine urinalysis. The nurse understands that which of the following autoimmune disorders can cause chronic glomerulonephritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SLE is a systemic autoimmune disorder that can affect multiple organs, including the kidneys. Glomerulonephritis is a common complication of SLE.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of chronic kidney disease is admitted to the hospital with a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin is commonly used as an anticoagulant to treat pulmonary embolism, especially in clients with chronic kidney disease where renal function needs to be considered.