ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a seizure disorder and reports experiencing an aura. The nurse should recognize the client is experiencing which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An aura is a subjective sensation or warning that a seizure is about to occur, often manifesting as visual, auditory, or other sensory experiences.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has an NG tube that has drained 2,500 mL in the past 6 hr. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NG tube drainage can lead to loss of potassium, causing hypokalemia, which can result in cardiac dysrhythmias.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a seizure disorder and reports experiencing an aura. The nurse should recognize the client is experiencing which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An aura is a subjective sensation or warning that a seizure is about to occur, often manifesting as visual, auditory, or other sensory experiences.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who reports dyspnea and fatigue. The nurse determines that the client also has tachycardia and edema. Which of the following disorders should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heart failure is characterized by dyspnea, fatigue, tachycardia, and edema due to fluid retention and reduced cardiac output.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who is two days postoperative following creation of an ileal conduit. The nurse should report which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Feces in the drainage appliance indicates a complication, as an ileal conduit is for urinary diversion.