ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a blood sampling for a serum creatinine level. The client asks the nurse, 'What is the purpose of this test?' Which of the following responses should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serum creatinine is a waste product filtered by the kidneys, and elevated levels indicate impaired renal function.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory results. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sodium level of 126 mEq/L indicates hyponatremia, which requires prompt attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is difficult to arouse and very sleepy for several hours following a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following descriptions should the nurse use when documenting this finding in the medical record?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The postictal phase involves drowsiness or sleepiness following a seizure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dysphagia and left-sided weakness following a stroke. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thickened fluids are easier to control during swallowing, reducing the risk of aspiration in clients with dysphagia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse at an urgent care center is reinforcing information with a new employee about the difference between sprains and strains. Which of the following examples should the nurse include as a cause of sprain injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sprain involves the stretching or tearing of ligaments, which can occur from twisting motions, such as twisting a ligament while walking.