ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Monroe College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has fluid volume deficit. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased BUN reflects concentrated blood in fluid volume deficit due to reduced kidney filtration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has fluid volume deficit. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased BUN reflects concentrated blood in fluid volume deficit due to reduced kidney filtration.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with hypocalcemia. What additional assessments should the nurse include when caring for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypocalcemia can be associated with imbalances in magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium, which should be assessed to manage the condition effectively.
Question 4 of 5
A patient recovering from surgery has an indwelling urinary catheter. For which 24-hour urine output volumes should the nurse notify the patient's healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 24-hour urine output of 600 mL indicates oliguria, suggesting possible dehydration or kidney issues, requiring provider notification.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with hypokalemia. After reviewing the patient's current medications, which drug should the nurse consider that might have contributed to the patient's health problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thiazide diuretics increase urine output and sodium excretion, causing potassium loss, which can lead to hypokalemia.