ATI RN
ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas (ABG) values of a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following sets of values should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The values indicate metabolic acidosis with compensatory respiratory alkalosis, typical in CKD due to impaired acid excretion.
Question 2 of 5
A student nurse is reviewing clinical manifestations of chronic kidney disease. Which of the following findings are consistent with this diagnosis? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,E,F
Rationale: These reflect common CKD complications including erythropoietin deficiency, fluid overload, uremia, and glomerular damage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client following a hemodialysis treatment. The nurse should expect to find a decrease in which of the following laboratory values?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potassium levels decrease after hemodialysis as it is effectively removed during the treatment.
Question 4 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes lactulose for a patient with hepatic encephalopathy. What will the nurse assess to determine the effectiveness of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lactulose works by reducing blood ammonia levels, which is its primary mechanism in treating hepatic encephalopathy.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of angina is being admitted to the emergency department with a suspected myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following findings will help the nurse distinguish stable angina from an MI?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stable angina is usually relieved within 3-5 minutes by rest or nitroglycerin, while MI pain is more prolonged and severe and not relieved by these measures.