ATI RN
ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse admits a client to the emergency department who reports nausea, vomiting, and epigastric pain that worsens when lying down. The provider suspects acute pancreatitis. Which of the following laboratory test results should the nurse expect to see?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serum amylase rises quickly in acute pancreatitis due to pancreatic inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a prescription for digoxin 125 mcg orally daily. Digoxin is available in 0.25 mg/tablet form. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale: Calculation: 125 mcg = 0.125 mg; 0.125 mg ÷ 0.25 mg/tablet = 0.5 tablets
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taping connections maintains a closed system and prevents air leaks that could cause pneumothorax.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory report of arterial blood gas (ABG) findings: pH 7.28, HCO3 18, and PaCO2 36. Which of the following conditions should the nurse anticipate when interpreting these findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low pH with low HCO3 indicates metabolic acidosis with appropriate respiratory compensation.
Question 5 of 5
A client is being admitted to the emergency department with a possible dissecting abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which of the following clinical manifestations are not signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypertension is not typical in hypovolemic shock (hypotension is expected).