ATI RN
ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of angina is being admitted to the emergency department with a suspected myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following findings will help the nurse distinguish stable angina from an MI?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stable angina is usually relieved within 3-5 minutes by rest or nitroglycerin, while MI pain is more prolonged and severe and not relieved by these measures.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has chronic kidney disease for fluid volume increase. Which of the following provides a reliable measure of fluid retention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily weight is the most reliable measure of fluid retention as 1 kg weight gain equals approximately 1 liter fluid retention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client following a hemodialysis treatment. The nurse should expect to find a decrease in which of the following laboratory values?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potassium levels decrease after hemodialysis as it is effectively removed during the treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse prepares to replace the nearly empty container of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for a client when she finds that there has been a delay in receiving the new container of solution from the pharmacy. Which of the following solutions should the nurse infuse until the next container of TPN solution becomes available?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D10W provides glucose to prevent hypoglycemia when TPN is interrupted.
Question 5 of 5
The healthcare provider has determined that a client has contracted hepatitis A based on flu-like symptoms and jaundice. Which statement made by the client supports this medical diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatitis A is typically transmitted through contaminated food/water - shellfish is a known source.