ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition via a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). When assessing the client, the nurse notes swelling of the client's arm above the PICC insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring the circumference of both upper arms is the first action to assess the extent of the swelling and compare it to the other arm, which will help determine the severity of the issue.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and takes a daily calcium supplement. Which of the following adverse effects of calcium should the nurse suspect when the client reports having flank pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renal stones (kidney stones) are a potential adverse effect of excessive calcium intake, and flank pain is a common symptom of kidney stones.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition via a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). When assessing the client, the nurse notes swelling of the client's arm above the PICC insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring the circumference of both upper arms is the first action to assess the extent of the swelling and compare it to the other arm, which will help determine the severity of the issue.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a potential causative factor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NG tube to gastric suction can lead to potassium loss through gastric secretions, potentially causing hypokalemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 10 units of regular insulin and 20 units of NPH insulin to a client who has diabetes mellitus. When mixing the two types of insulin, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Injecting air into the NPH insulin vial ensures that the proper amount of insulin can be withdrawn without creating a vacuum.