ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory values and discovers the client has a serum potassium of 6.2 mEq/L. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate treats hyperkalemia by exchanging sodium for potassium in the intestines, reducing blood potassium levels.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has a serum calcium level of 12.3 mg/dL and initiates cardiac monitoring. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect during the initial assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypercalcemia (12.3 mg/dL) causes CNS depression, leading to lethargy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding calcium rich foods. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching as the best source of calcium?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: One cup of milk provides approximately 300 mg of calcium, more than the other options.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for four hospitalized clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gastroenteritis and fever cause fluid loss through vomiting, diarrhea, and sweating, increasing the risk of fluid volume deficit.
Question 5 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.