ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for four hospitalized clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gastroenteritis and fever cause fluid loss through vomiting, diarrhea, and sweating, increasing the risk of fluid volume deficit.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 20 mEq suspension PO daily. The amount available is potassium chloride suspension 10 mEq/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Divide desired dose (20 mEq) by concentration (10 mEq/mL): 20 / 10 = 2 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following findings indicates an allergic transfusion reaction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Generalized urticaria (hives) is a common sign of an allergic transfusion reaction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 40 mEq of potassium chloride in 45% sodium chloride (NaCl) 500 mL IV to infuse 10 mEq/hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 125
Rationale:
To determine the mL/hr rate, set up a proportion: (40 mEq / 500 mL) = (10 mEq / x mL). Cross-multiply: 40x = 5000, so x = 5000 / 40 = 125 mL/hr.
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 5 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.