ATI RN
ATI Nproo 2100 Exam Unit 3 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client experiencing obstructive shock. Which of the following diagnoses should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac tamponade causes obstructive shock by impeding heart function. Other diagnoses cause different types of shock.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anaphylactic shock in response to the administration of penicillin. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylactic shock, reversing allergic reactions. Other medications are secondary or unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has septic shock about the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DIC involves abnormal coagulation, consuming fibrinogen and platelets, causing clots and bleeding. Platelet counts drop, heparin is not lifelong, and DIC is not genetic.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypovolemic shock. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as an expected finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oliguria occurs in hypovolemic shock due to reduced renal perfusion. Flushing, bradypnea, and hypertension are not typical; instead, cool skin, tachypnea, and hypotension are expected.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas values for a client. The pH is 7.32, PaCO2 48 mm Hg, and the HCO3 is 23 mEq/L. The nurse should recognize that these findings indicate which of the following acid-base balances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low pH (7.32) and high PaCO2 (48 mm Hg) indicate respiratory acidosis from CO2 retention. Normal HCO3 suggests no metabolic compensation.