ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is organizing interprofessional team members to meet the needs of a client. Which of the following roles is the nurse taking?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Organizing team members involves coordinating care, aligning with the care coordinator role.
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 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 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a group of adult athletes about prevention of the effects of dehydration on the body. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dehydration impairs nervous system function, leading to decreased coordination and impaired motor control.
Question 5 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.