ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for potassium chloride (KCL) 20 mEq PO daily. The nurse reviews the client's most recent laboratory results and finds the client's potassium level is 5.2 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L is slightly elevated; notifying the physician ensures safe administration or adjustment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a sodium level of 116 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe hyponatremia (116 mEq/L) causes nausea and vomiting due to CNS disturbance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has fluid volume deficit. The nurse would expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urine specific gravity of 1.035 indicates concentrated urine, consistent with fluid volume deficit.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about the steps of critical thinking. The nurse should include that interpreting data is included in which of the following steps?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Interpreting data is part of the analysis step, where information is examined to identify patterns and relevance.