ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is measuring the vital signs of a client he suspects has hypovolemic shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low blood pressure and high pulse rate are indicative of hypovolemic shock, with the high pulse rate being a compensatory mechanism to maintain cardiac output.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has renal stones and a urinary catheter in place. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Straining urine collects stones for analysis, aiding in treatment planning.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following data collection findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low potassium level (hypokalemia) is critical and can lead to cardiac dysrhythmias, requiring prompt attention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assigned care of a client who has HIV. Which of the following infection control precautions should the nurse plan to use while caring for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standard precautions are used for all patients, including those with HIV, to prevent transmission via blood or body fluids.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has an NG tube that has drained 2,500 mL in the past 6 hr. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NG tube drainage can lead to loss of potassium, causing hypokalemia, which can result in cardiac dysrhythmias.