ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving packed RBCs. The nurse identifies which of the following as an expected finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Y tubing with normal saline is standard for blood transfusions to flush the line and prevent clotting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had total thyroidectomy and a serum calcium level of 7.6 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypocalcemia (7.6 mg/dL) causes neuromuscular excitability, leading to tingling in extremities.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding calcium rich foods. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching as the best source of calcium?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: One cup of milk provides approximately 300 mg of calcium, more than the other options.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for potassium chloride (KCL) 20 mEq PO daily. The nurse reviews the client's most recent laboratory results and finds the client's potassium level is 5.2 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L is slightly elevated; notifying the physician ensures safe administration or adjustment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose arterial blood gas results show a pH of 7.3 and a PaCO2 of 50 mm Hg. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pH of 7.3 (acidic) and PaCO2 of 50 mm Hg (elevated) indicate respiratory acidosis due to CO2 retention.