ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a sodium level of 116 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe hyponatremia (116 mEq/L) causes nausea and vomiting due to CNS disturbance.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is organizing interprofessional team members to meet the needs of a client. Which of the following roles is the nurse taking?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Organizing team members involves coordinating care, aligning with the care coordinator role.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory acidosis causes acidemia, affecting the central nervous system, leading to lethargy and altered mental status.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing hypovolemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypovolemia reduces blood volume, leading to oliguria as the body conserves fluid.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and whose respirations are shallow and 9/min. Which of the following acid-base imbalances should the nurse identify the client as being at risk for developing initially?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shallow, slow respirations cause CO2 retention, increasing the risk of respiratory acidosis.