ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride (KCL) to a client who is receiving diuretic therapy. The nurse reviews the client's serum potassium level results and discovers the client's potassium level is 3.2 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L indicates hypokalemia; administering KCL corrects this deficiency.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 2 units of packed RBCs to an older adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering each unit over 3 hours reduces the risk of fluid overload in older adults.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.45% sodium chloride (NaCl) 1000 mL IV to infuse over 8 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero)
Correct Answer: 125
Rationale: Divide 1000 mL by 8 hr: 1000 / 8 = 125 mL/hr.
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 assisting with teaching a class about expected physiological changes in older adult clients. Which of the following changes should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) can occur in older adults due to changes in bladder control.