ATI RN
ATI Nproo 2100 Exam Unit 3 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Which of the following laboratory values is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CD4-T-cell count of 180 cells/mm3 indicates AIDS and high risk for infections, making it the priority. Other values are normal or less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is presenting a community-based program about HIV and AIDS. A client asks the nurse to describe the initial symptoms experienced with HIV infection. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the explanation of initial symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flu-like symptoms and night sweats occur during acute HIV infection. Other conditions are associated with advanced stages.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the emergency room with a respiratory rate of 7/min. Arterial blood gases (ABG) reveal the following values. Which of the following is an appropriate analysis of the ABGs? pH 7.22, PaCO2 68 mm Hg, Base excess -2, PaO2 78 mm Hg, Saturation 80%, Bicarbonate 26 mEq/L
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low pH (7.22) and high PaCO2 (68 mm Hg) with normal bicarbonate indicate respiratory acidosis due to hypoventilation. Other options do not match.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for shock. Which of the following findings is the earliest indicator that this complication is developing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased respiratory rate is an early compensatory sign of shock to improve oxygenation. Anuria, hypotension, and altered consciousness occur later.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the clinic. The nurse anticipates which of the following orders from the provider based on the suspected diagnosis? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,E,H
Rationale: IV antibiotics, chest x-ray, inpatient admission, and complete blood count address suspected infection in an HIV-positive client. Urinalysis, chest tube, airborne precautions, and STI panel are not prioritized.