ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frothy sputum is a symptom of left-sided heart failure due to pulmonary congestion and edema.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO. The amount available is hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 1 tablet
Rationale: 25 mg ÷ 50 mg/tablet = 0.5 tablets, but since tablets cannot be split without specific instructions, the nurse should administer 1 tablet as per standard practice.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated creatinine is a common finding in chronic kidney disease due to decreased renal function and impaired clearance of creatinine from the blood.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client about following a low-purine diet to manage gout. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Organ meats like liver are high in purines and should be eliminated to manage gout effectively, as purines increase uric acid levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is emptying a client's urinal when she notices the urine is dark amber, cloudy, and has an unpleasant odor. The nurse should identify that these findings are likely to be the result of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark amber, cloudy urine with an unpleasant odor is commonly caused by a urinary tract infection due to bacterial inflammation and pus in the urine.