ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Monroe College 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: A
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate binds potassium in the GI tract, reducing serum potassium levels in hyperkalemia.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is admitted with hypernatremia caused by being stranded on a boat in the Atlantic Ocean for two days without water. What is the patient at risk for developing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypernatremia affects the heart's electrical activity, increasing the risk of cardiac arrhythmias due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to teach a client about a high-potassium diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to eat? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Nuts, sweet potatoes, and bananas are high in potassium, suitable for a high-potassium diet.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is on a low-sodium diet. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Canned soups and processed meats are high in sodium, and reading labels helps identify low-sodium foods.
Question 5 of 5
A patient experiencing multisystem fluid volume deficit has tachycardia, pale, cool skin, and decreased urine output. The nurse realizes these findings are most likely a direct result of which process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The body's compensatory mechanisms (e.g., sympathetic activation) cause tachycardia, vasoconstriction, and reduced urine output in fluid volume deficit.