ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypovolemic shock. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as an expected finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oliguria is an expected finding in hypovolemic shock due to reduced renal perfusion.
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 caring for a client who is in the compensatory stage of shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood pressure 115/68 mm Hg is correct because it falls within the normal range, which the body maintains during the compensatory stage of shock.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypovolemic shock. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as an expected finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oliguria is an expected finding in hypovolemic shock due to reduced renal perfusion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a cardiopulmonary arrest. The nurse anticipates the emergency response team will administer which of the following medications if the client's restored rhythm is symptomatic bradycardia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This is correct because atropine is used for symptomatic bradycardia, increasing heart rate by blocking parasympathetic activity.