ATI RN
ATI Nur 285 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a transurethral prostatectomy. Following catheter removal, the nurse should inform the client that he should expect which of the following variations in the color of his urine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pale pink urine is a common and expected variation after a transurethral prostatectomy, indicating minor bleeding or irritation without significant risk.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with renal calculi is admitted to the medical unit with renal colic. Which interventions should the nurse implement the first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain assessment and management are a priority in renal colic due to the severe discomfort it causes, and prompt treatment is necessary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is at risk for developing diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize that which of the following results indicates the client meets the criteria for diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A fasting blood glucose level of 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate occasions meets the diagnostic criteria for diabetes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride (KCL) to a client who is receiving diuretic therapy. The nurse reviews the client's serum potassium level results and discovers the client's potassium level is 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L is below the normal range (3.5-5.0 mEq/L), and administering the prescribed potassium supplement is appropriate to prevent symptoms of hypokalemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a long history of diabetes mellitus and is being admitted to the emergency department confused, flushed, and with an acetone odor on the breath. Diabetic ketoacidosis is suspected. The nurse should anticipate using which of the following types of insulin to treat this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin is the only type of insulin approved for intravenous administration and is commonly used to treat diabetic ketoacidosis (DK
A) for its rapid effect.