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 has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements from the client indicates to the nurse the teaching is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Injecting insulin into the abdominal area ensures consistent absorption, a recommended site for effective insulin administration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client whose arterial blood gas values reveal a pH of 7.24, PaCO₂ of 53, and an HCO₃ of 24. The nurse should prepare to treat the client for which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low pH (7.24) and high PaCO₂ (53) indicate respiratory acidosis due to CO₂ accumulation from inadequate ventilation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Night sweats are a classic symptom of pulmonary tuberculosis, resulting from the body's immune response to the infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and has a 3-way urinary catheter with continuous irrigation. The nurse notes there has not been any urinary output in the last hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Determining tubing patency is the first action to check for blockages, preventing complications like bladder distention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is emptying a client's urinal when she notices the urine is dark amber, cloudy, and has an unpleasant odor. The nurse should identify that these findings are likely to be the result of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark amber, cloudy urine with an unpleasant odor is commonly caused by a urinary tract infection due to bacterial inflammation and pus in the urine.