ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 1 day postoperative following a lobectomy and has a chest tube drainage system in place. Which of the following findings by the nurse indicates a need for intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Subcutaneous emphysema indicates air in the subcutaneous tissue, a serious complication requiring immediate assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Addison's disease and is at risk for Addisonian crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients with Addison's disease require corticosteroids to replace the hormones that their adrenal glands are not producing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas values of a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following sets of values should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This set of values is indicative of metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation, which is common in chronic kidney disease due to the accumulation of acids in the blood and the lungs' attempt to compensate by retaining CO2.
Question 4 of 5
A client is about to undergo an abdominal paracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The upright position is preferred because it allows the fluid to pool at the lowest point of the abdominal cavity, facilitating its removal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving packed RBCs. The nurse identifies which of the following as an expected finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The packed RBCs are indeed connected by Tubing to normal saline, which is used to keep the line open and prevent clotting.