ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who has hypervolemia, ketoacidosis, and metabolic acidosis. Which of the following lab values should the nurse be concerned about?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serum potassium levels are critical in ketoacidosis and metabolic acidosis due to potential shifts causing hyperkalemia or hypokalemia, which can lead to cardiac complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has peripheral artery disease for potential safety concerns. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Balance issues increase fall risk in peripheral artery disease, requiring immediate reporting for safety interventions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing education about insulin management to a client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the nurse about injection site selection is accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The abdomen provides the fastest insulin absorption due to its large surface area and rich blood supply.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is critically ill. Which of the following lab findings requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A serum sodium level of 125 mEq/L indicates severe hyponatremia in SIADH, requiring immediate intervention to prevent neurological complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a 71-year-old client who has diabetes insipidus (DI) and is receiving treatment with desmopressin. Which of the following lab values is most important for the nurse to monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serum sodium levels are critical in diabetes insipidus treated with desmopressin to prevent hyponatremia from water retention.