ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has calcium oxalate kidney stones. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bananas are low in oxalates, making them a suitable choice for individuals with calcium oxalate kidney stones. Including bananas in the diet can help reduce the risk of stone formation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney failure about planning a low-protein diet. The client states, 'Why do I have to be concerned about protein?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low-protein diet reduces the risk for uremia, a condition resulting from chronic kidney failure where urea and other waste products build up in the body due to impaired renal function.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PaCO2 (partial pressure of carbon dioxide) would be elevated in respiratory acidosis because of inadequate ventilation leading to CO2 retention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing the client on seizure precautions is important as metabolic alkalosis can cause neurological symptoms, such as confusion and increased risk for seizures due to electrolyte imbalances (e.g., low calcium levels).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who has primary hypothyroidism. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse anticipate an elevation of?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In primary hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland fails to produce sufficient thyroid hormone. Consequently, the anterior pituitary gland releases more TSH to stimulate the thyroid gland, leading to elevated TSH levels.