ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious and has a living will. The client's family asks if they can make changes to lifesaving measures now that the client is unconscious. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A living will outlines the client's wishes for lifesaving measures, guiding care when they are incapacitated.
Extract:
Client is admitted following cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Client is alert and oriented. Heart rate regular. Respirations rapid and non-labored. Wheezing auscultated in upper lobes of the lungs. Client is receiving 2 U/min of oxygen via nasal cannula. Right upper and lower extremities flaccid with decreased muscle tone and strength. Client sitting up in a chair for lunch. Client states they are right-handed and are having difficulty feeding themselves.
Question 2 of 5
For which of the following interprofessional team members should the nurse anticipate a provider's referral?
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Physical therapy addresses mobility and strength issues, while occupational therapy helps with daily activities like feeding.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had total thyroidectomy and a serum calcium level of 7.6 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypocalcemia (7.6 mg/dL) causes neuromuscular excitability, leading to tingling in extremities.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 2 units of packed RBCs to an older adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering each unit over 3 hours reduces the risk of fluid overload in older adults.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has fluid volume deficit. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluid volume deficit causes hemoconcentration, increasing BUN due to reduced kidney perfusion.