ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has had diarrhea for several days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diarrhea causes fluid loss, leading to dehydration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a preschooler who has a calcium level of 8.0 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A calcium level of 8.0 mg/dL is near normal; a negative Chvostek's sign is expected as it indicates no severe hypocalcemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV fluids to correct dehydration. Which of the following laboratory values should indicate to the nurse that the client is effectively responding to treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine specific gravity of 1.020 is normal, indicating the kidneys are concentrating urine properly, suggesting improved hydration.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 2 units of packed RBCs to an older adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering each unit over 3 hours reduces the risk of fluid overload in older adults.