ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is to receive packed RBCs. The nurse should plan for the total infusion time to not exceed which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The standard practice is to complete the transfusion of packed RBCs within 4 hours to minimize the risk of bacterial growth and transfusion reactions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following complications is the priority for the nurse to monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hemorrhage is a significant risk after TURP and can be life-threatening. It is considered a priority because active bleeding can lead to shock and requires immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is admitted with hyperthyroidism. The client reports a weight loss of 5.4 kg (12 lbs.) in the last 2 months, increased appetite, increased perspiration, fatigue, menstrual irregularity, and restlessness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent a thyroid crisis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing a quiet, low-stimulus environment reduces stress and agitation, potential triggers for a thyroid crisis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is to receive packed RBCs. The nurse should plan for the total infusion time to not exceed which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The standard practice is to complete the transfusion of packed RBCs within 4 hours to minimize the risk of bacterial growth and transfusion reactions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is monitoring an older adult female client who had a myocardial infarction (MI) for the development of acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as indicating an increased risk of AKI?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A serum creatinine level of 1.8 mg/dL is higher than the normal range, indicating impaired kidney function and increased AKI risk.