ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who collapsed after playing football on a hot day. After reviewing the admission laboratory findings, the nurse recognizes that these findings are consistent with which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Collapse after exertion in heat with elevated sodium suggests dehydration. Renal failure, low-protein diet, and SIADH are inconsistent.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following a hemodialysis treatment. For which of the following manifestations will the nurse administer a PRN dose of phenytoin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Headache and restlessness may indicate seizures, warranting phenytoin. Other symptoms suggest different issues.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in a clinic who has foul-smelling urine, a low-grade fever of 37.7°C (100°F), and pain with urination. Which of the following should the nurse expect the health care provider to order? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E,F
Rationale: WBC count (
A), blood cultures (
B), antibiotics (
D), IV fluids (E), and urinalysis/culture (F) address suspected UTI. Catheter placement increases infection risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing initial peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Purulent dialysate outflow suggests peritonitis, a serious infection requiring immediate attention. Blood-tinged outflow, leakage, or discomfort are less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). While teaching about ways to slow the progression to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which of the following topics would be most important for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood pressure control slows PKD progression to ESRD by reducing kidney strain. Pain, glucose, and fluid management are less critical.