ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to self-administer regular insulin and NPH insulin from the same syringe. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin should be clear; if it appears cloudy, it may be contaminated or expired and should be discarded to ensure safe administration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated creatinine is a common finding in chronic kidney disease due to decreased renal function and impaired clearance of creatinine from the blood.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary instructions with a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reducing foods high in potassium is crucial in CKD to prevent hyperkalemia due to impaired renal potassium excretion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client identifies which of the following manifestations of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Sweating, blurry vision, and tachycardia are manifestations of hypoglycemia due to adrenaline release and glucose deficiency affecting bodily functions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has hypertension and chronic kidney disease. The client is scheduled for hemodialysis. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take while caring for this client? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Obtaining the client's weight, checking the graft site for a palpable thrill, and documenting vital signs are essential to monitor fluid balance, ensure vascular access functionality, and detect complications during hemodialysis.