ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute respiratory failure (ARF). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of this condition?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Severe dyspnea, headache, decreased consciousness, and hypotension are manifestations of ARF due to hypoxemia or hypercapnia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client following a hemodialysis treatment. The nurse should expect to find a decrease in which of the following laboratory values?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Potassium levels decrease after hemodialysis, which removes excess potassium from the blood.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with obtaining an electrocardiogram (ECG) for a client who has atrial fibrillation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Inspecting electrode pads and instructing the client not to talk ensure accurate ECG results.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute respiratory failure (ARF). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of this condition?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Severe dyspnea, headache, decreased consciousness, and hypotension are manifestations of ARF due to hypoxemia or hypercapnia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting a medication history from a client who is scheduled to have a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following medications taken by the client interacts with contrast material and places the client at risk for acute kidney injury?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metformin interacts with contrast material, increasing the risk of lactic acidosis and acute kidney injury.