ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Quiz 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has chronic venous insufficiency. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chronic venous insufficiency causes venous stasis, leading to iron deposits and bronze/brown skin discoloration. Cool skin, decreased pulses, and claudication are indicative of arterial insufficiency, not venous.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is establishing health promotion goals for a female client who smokes cigarettes, has hypertension, and has a BMI of 30. Which of the following goals should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular exercise, such as walking 30 minutes 5 days a week, improves cardiovascular health, aids weight management, and lowers blood pressure. Calcium avoidance is unnecessary, increased calories are counterproductive, and smokeless tobacco still poses risks.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and new prescriptions for rifampin and isoniazid. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse instruct the client will be required while on this medication regimen?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rifampin and isoniazid can cause hepatotoxicity, necessitating regular monitoring of AST and ALT levels. B, C, and D are not primarily relevant.
Question 4 of 5
The nursing assistant reports to the registered nurse (RN) that an older adult client who has been alert and oriented has become increasingly confused over the past 3 hours. What would be the best nursing action to perform next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypoxia is a common cause of acute confusion in older adults, making oxygen saturation a priority assessment. B, C, and D are secondary to addressing potential hypoxia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose arterial blood gas results show a pH of 7.5, an HCO3 of 22, and a PaCO2 of 25 mm Hg. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pH of 7.5 indicates alkalosis, and a low PaCO2 of 25 mm Hg suggests hyperventilation, pointing to respiratory alkalosis. A would show elevated HCO3, C would have low pH and HCO3, and D would have low pH and high PaCO2.