ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has multiple injuries following a motor vehicle crash. The nurse should monitor for which of the following manifestations of a pneumothorax?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Absence of breath sounds indicates a pneumothorax, as air in the pleural space prevents lung expansion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. The nurse should use the results of which of the following diagnostic tests to monitor the effect of this therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warfarin affects the extrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade, and PT is the primary diagnostic test used to monitor its therapeutic effect. It measures the time it takes for blood to clot.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the morning laboratory results of electrolytes for four clients who are receiving digoxin. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for developing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide can cause hypokalemia, increasing the risk of digoxin toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and has a 3-way urinary catheter with continuous irrigation. The nurse notes there has not been any urinary output in the last hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing for obstructions or kinks in the tubing is the first step to address the lack of urinary output, which could indicate a blockage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client prior to the administration of digoxin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia increases the risk of digoxin toxicity, necessitating immediate reporting.