ATI RN
ATI Nur 221 Med Surg unit 4 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who has acute kidney injury. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: AKI leads to impaired renal filtration, causing elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels due to the accumulation of nitrogenous waste.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 2 weeks postoperative following a kidney transplant. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as possible organ rejection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reduced urine output (oliguria) can indicate acute rejection due to decreased renal function.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who has acute kidney injury. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: AKI leads to impaired renal filtration, causing elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels due to the accumulation of nitrogenous waste.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute renal failure and has a potassium level of 8.3 mEq/L. What collaborative intervention would be a priority for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A potassium level of 8.3 mEq/L is critically high, putting the client at immediate risk for life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. Emergency dialysis is needed to remove excess potassium.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client diagnosed with acute renal failure (ARF). Which statement would be an appropriate outcome for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restoring normal electrolyte balance is a key goal in ARF management.