ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g 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: The packed RBCs are indeed connected by Tubing to normal saline, which is used to keep the line open and prevent clotting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas values of a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following sets of values should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This set of values is indicative of metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation, which is common in chronic kidney disease due to the accumulation of acids in the blood and the lungs' attempt to compensate by retaining CO2.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a herniated cervical intervertebral disc. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Tingling in the arms, shoulder pain, muscle spasms, and stiff neck are expected due to nerve compression and inflammation from a herniated cervical disc.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the client's current knowledge about managing diabetes is crucial as the first step to identify gaps and tailor education.
Question 5 of 5
Mrs. Jamerson, who is in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) following surgery, is difficult to arouse and demonstrates shallow breathing. The patient does not respond to any stimuli. The nurse assesses the patient and obtains arterial blood gas (ABG) measurements STAT. The ABG shows a pH of 7.10, PaCO2 of 70 mm Hg, and HCO3 of 24 mEq/L. What does this mean?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory Acidosis Uncompensated is indicated by an acidic pH under 7.35 and an elevated PaCO2 over 45 mmHg, with HCO3 in the normal range.