ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about expected physiological changes in older adult clients. Which of the following changes should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) can occur in older adults due to changes in bladder control.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A newly hired nurse is preparing to remove a client's IV catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reviewing the facility's policies ensures the nurse follows standardized, safe procedures specific to the institution.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose arterial blood gas results show a pH of 7.3 and a PaCO2 of 50 mm Hg. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pH of 7.3 (acidic) and PaCO2 of 50 mm Hg (elevated) indicate respiratory acidosis due to CO2 retention.