ATI RN
ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate may be ordered for this client? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Beta-blockers reduce portal pressure, diuretics manage ascites, and lactulose treats hepatic encephalopathy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client with diabetes mellitus about peritoneal dialysis. The nurse tells the client that it is important to maintain the prescribed dwell time for the dialysis due to the risk of which complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maintaining dwell time prevents excessive glucose absorption from dialysate which could cause hyperglycemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury and suspects the client is developing autonomic dysreflexia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sitting position lowers BP immediately by promoting venous pooling, addressing the hypertensive crisis.
Question 4 of 5
A student nurse is reviewing clinical manifestations of chronic kidney disease. Which of the following findings are consistent with this diagnosis? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,E,F
Rationale: These reflect common CKD complications including erythropoietin deficiency, fluid overload, uremia, and glomerular damage.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing laboratory test results for the client with liver disease and notes that the client's albumin level is low. Which nursing assessment indicates low albumin levels?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Peripheral edema occurs with hypoalbuminemia due to decreased oncotic pressure causing fluid leakage into tissues.