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ATI n269 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client who the provider suspects has metabolic acidosis. Which of the following results should the nurse expect to see?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In metabolic acidosis, the pH is expected to be below 7.35 because metabolic acidosis indicates an accumulation of acid or loss of bicarbonate, which lowers the blood pH.
Question 2 of 5
Mr. Jones is undergoing an open lung biopsy in the morning, and the nurse is educating the patient regarding the postoperative period. Which of the following statements should be included in the education?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A chest tube is commonly inserted after an open lung biopsy to allow the lung to re-expand and to drain air or fluid that may accumulate in the pleural space. This is a standard part of the postoperative care for this procedure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to use to abort an acute asthma attack?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol is a short-acting beta agonist (SAB
A), which is the medication of choice for relieving acute asthma symptoms. It acts quickly to relax the muscles of the airways and relieve bronchospasm.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the client's risk of aspiration pneumonia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevate the head of the client's bed to 45° during meals: This is the correct action. Elevating the head during meals helps promote proper swallowing and reduces the risk of aspiration by preventing food or liquid from entering the airway.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse administers desmopressin to a client who has a diagnosis of diabetes insipidus. The nurse recognizes that which of the following laboratory findings indicate a therapeutic effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A urine specific gravity of 1.015 is within the normal range and indicates more concentrated urine, which is a therapeutic effect of desmopressin. The medication helps the kidneys retain water, leading to more concentrated urine, and improving symptoms of diabetes insipidus.