ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the BUN and creatinine levels of an older adult client who has chronic kidney disease (CKD). The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: BUN 23 mg/dL and creatinine 1.0 mg/dL align with CKD's elevated levels. Other options are normal or incorrectly scaled.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following a hemodialysis treatment. For which of the following manifestations will the nurse administer a PRN dose of phenytoin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Headache and restlessness may indicate seizures, warranting phenytoin. Other symptoms suggest different issues.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is to begin receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to ensure proper dialysate exchange?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warming dialysate ensures comfort and efficient exchange. Positioning, vital sign frequency, and bag placement do not directly affect exchange.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for urinary retention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: General anesthesia impairs bladder reflexes, increasing retention risk post-surgery. Liver failure, diet, and past infections are less relevant.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for urinary retention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: General anesthesia increases retention risk post-surgery. Other conditions are not directly linked to retention.