ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for four hospitalized clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gastroenteritis and fever cause fluid loss through vomiting, diarrhea, and sweating, increasing the risk of fluid volume deficit.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has fluid volume deficit. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluid volume deficit causes hemoconcentration, increasing BUN due to reduced kidney perfusion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has fluid volume deficit. The nurse would expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urine specific gravity of 1.035 indicates concentrated urine, consistent with fluid volume deficit.
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.