ATI RN
ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral nutrition and develops refeeding syndrome. The nurse should expect which of the following laboratory findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypophosphatemia is the hallmark of refeeding syndrome due to intracellular shifts of phosphorus during refeeding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the BUN and creatinine levels of an older adult client who has chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated BUN and creatinine reflect impaired kidney function in CKD.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client and discovers the infusion pump with the client's total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution is not infusing. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following clinical manifestations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: These are signs of hypoglycemia from sudden TPN interruption.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to the medical unit with acute pancreatitis. While planning care for this client, the nurse will include which of the following interventions? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,F
Rationale: These interventions address pain management, pancreatic rest, glucose control, and hydration in acute pancreatitis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has valvular heart disease and is at risk for developing left-sided heart failure. Which of the following manifestations should alert the nurse that the client is developing this condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea is a hallmark symptom of left-sided heart failure due to pulmonary congestion from blood backing up into the lungs.