ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client admited with renal calculus. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse associate with renal calculi? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Fever may indicate infection from renal calculi (
A). Urinary urgency occurs if stones affect the lower urinary tract (
B). Flank pain is a classic symptom (E). Incontinence and gastrointestinal upset are not directly linked.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in a clinic who has foul-smelling urine, a low-grade fever of 37.7°C (100°F), and pain with urination. Which of the following should the nurse expect the health care provider to order? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E,F
Rationale: WBC count (
A), blood cultures (
B), antibiotics (
D), IV fluids (E), and urinalysis/culture (F) address suspected UTI. Catheter placement increases infection risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney disease about limiting foods that are high in potassium. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Raisins, bananas, and tomatoes are high in potassium, risking hyperkalemia. Asparagus and green beans are low-potassium options.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an admited diagnosis of renal calculi and a medical history of hypertension and gout. The client works 6 days a week outside in temperatures between 32.2°C to 37.8°C (90°F to 100°F). Which of the following should the nurse tell the client to prevent a recurrence of renal calculi?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High fluid intake prevents urine concentration, reducing stone formation. Oxalate-rich and purine-rich diets increase risk, and gout medication is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse reviews data from a new client's kidney function test. Which of the following standards of transplant nursing practice is the nurse primarily performing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reviewing kidney function test data is assessment, collecting and analyzing information for care planning.