ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's arterial blood gas (ABG) results. Which of the following ABG results should the nurse anticipate when caring for a client with acidosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low pH (7.28) and elevated PaCO2 (63 mm Hg) indicate respiratory acidosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with acute renal failure about how the disease progresses. The nurse should recognize that the teaching is effective when the client can accurately identify which phases of renal disease progression? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Acute renal failure progresses through initiation, oliguric, diuretic, and recovery phases.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The nurse is assessing the client to determine the effectiveness of the current treatment regimen. Which finding would be the best indicator that the client's RA management is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: No progression of joint erosion on radiographic images directly indicates that the treatment is preventing further joint damage, a primary goal in RA management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with congestive heart failure and is taking digoxin daily. The client refused breakfast and is complaining of nausea and weakness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the apical pulse first assesses for bradycardia, a sign of potential digoxin toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has acute heart failure following myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse recognizes that which of the following prescriptions by the provider requires clarification?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bumetanide every 12 hours may be insufficient for acute heart failure, where more frequent dosing is often needed initially.