ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory results. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sodium level of 126 mEq/L indicates hyponatremia, which requires prompt attention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is having an acute asthma exacerbation. When auscultating the client's chest, the nurse should expect to hear which of the following sounds?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expiratory wheezes are high-pitched, musical sounds heard during expiration, characteristic of asthma exacerbation due to narrowed airways.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who is two days postoperative following creation of an ileal conduit. The nurse should report which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Feces in the drainage appliance indicates a complication, as an ileal conduit is for urinary diversion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is measuring the vital signs of a client he suspects has hypovolemic shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low blood pressure and high pulse rate are indicative of hypovolemic shock, with the high pulse rate being a compensatory mechanism to maintain cardiac output.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who asks which diagnostic test is the preferred method for detecting cervical cancer. Which is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Papanicolaou test (Pap smear) is the preferred method for detecting cervical cancer and precancerous changes.