ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has metabolic alkalosis. For which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Metabolic alkalosis causes lethargy, circumoral paresthesia, bicarbonate excess, and flushing due to high pH and bicarbonate levels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client who the provider suspects has metabolic acidosis. Which of the following results should the nurse expect to see?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metabolic acidosis is characterized by a pH below 7.35 due to excess acid or low bicarbonate.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious and has a living will. The client's family asks if they can make changes to lifesaving measures now that the client is unconscious. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A living will outlines the client's wishes for lifesaving measures, guiding care when they are incapacitated.