ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving IV fluids to correct dehydration. Which of the following laboratory values should indicate to the nurse that the patient is effectively responding to treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A urine specific gravity of 1.020 indicates adequate hydration, suggesting effective response to IV fluid therapy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SLE patients are often photosensitive and need to protect their skin from UV rays.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 24 hours postoperative following an open reduction and internal fixation to repair a fracture of the femur. Which of the following assessment findings is an early manifestation of fat embolism syndrome (FES)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dyspnea, or difficulty breathing, is one of the earliest signs of FES due to fat globules obstructing pulmonary vessels.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse suspects a client with myasthenia gravis is experiencing a myasthenic crisis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intubation is a critical intervention in a myasthenic crisis due to the risk of respiratory failure from severe muscle weakness.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who has Raynaud's disease. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stress management classes can teach techniques to control stress, which is beneficial for clients with Raynaud's disease as stress can trigger episodes.