ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect a specimen from a client for a guaiac test. The client asks what the test will detect in his stool. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The guaiac test detects hidden blood in the stool, used for colorectal cancer screening.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following client measurements should the nurse compare before and after dialysis treatment to determine fluid losses?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Body weight changes directly reflect fluid losses during hemodialysis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client prior to the administration of digoxin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia increases the risk of digoxin toxicity, necessitating immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with collecting data on a client who is on a continuous ECG monitor. The client's ECG tracing shows no identifiable P waves and an irregular ventricular rate. The nurse should recognize the client is experiencing which of the following cardiac dysrhythmias?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation is characterized by the absence of P waves and an irregular ventricular rate due to chaotic atrial electrical activity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a seizure disorder and reports experiencing an aura. The nurse should recognize the client is experiencing which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An aura is a subjective sensation or warning that a seizure is about to occur, often manifesting as visual, auditory, or other sensory experiences.