ATI RN
ATI Nur 175 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: Metabolic acidosis is characterized by a low pH due to acid accumulation or bicarbonate loss.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following medications can cause serotonin syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Venlafaxine, an SNRI, increases serotonin levels, potentially causing serotonin syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newly admitted client who states that they do not want to live anymore and plan to end their life. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the lethality of the plan helps determine the immediate risk and guides intervention.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing interventions takes priority with a newly admitted client having suicidal ideations
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Close, random monitoring prevents self-harm in suicidal clients.
Question 5 of 5
What are the six elements of the nursing process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: These six steps encompass the complete nursing process.