ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Midterm RN 36 1125 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A female patient with a suspected urinary tract infection is to provide a clean-catch midstream urine specimen for culture and sensitivity testing. What should the nurse do to obtain the specimen?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This method is the standard procedure for obtaining a clean-catch midstream urine specimen. The initial voiding washes away organisms near the meatus, and the midstream urine is less likely to be contaminated by bacteria from the skin or urethral area.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results from a client who has prerenal acute kidney injury ( civiliations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In prerenal AKI, the kidneys are not receiving enough blood flow. As a result, they cannot filter potassium out of the blood efficiently, leading to hyperkalemia, which is an elevated level of potassium in the blood.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has peripheral venous disease about the management of symptoms. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inspecting the legs daily for changes is a key part of self-management for peripheral venous disease, aiding in early detection of complications.
Question 4 of 5
Which interventions would the nurse expect in the treatment plan for a patient who is admitted to the hospital with ascites?
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Monitoring fluid and electrolytes, anticipating paracentesis, and administering albumin manage ascites effectively.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has hepatitis A about preventing the transmission of the virus. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Practicing effective hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent the transmission of hepatitis A, which is spread through the fecal-oral route.