ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following values should the nurse expect to be elevated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amylase levels are typically elevated in acute pancreatitis due to pancreatic inflammation, serving as a key diagnostic marker.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has acute kidney injury about the oliguric phase. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine output less than 400 mL per 24 hr defines the oliguric phase of acute kidney injury.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is two days postoperative following the creation of an ileal conduit. Which of the following is an unexpected finding associated with this procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feces in the drainage appliance is unexpected and suggests a fistula or leakage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has liver failure with ascites and is receiving spironolactone. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spironolactone, a diuretic, promotes sodium excretion, leading to decreased sodium levels.
Question 5 of 5
You arrive for your morning shift on the urology unit, and the night nurse gives a report on the following patients who will be under your care. Which one would you see first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mr. Jennings' bladder spasms post-TURBT indicate potential irritation or blockage requiring prompt assessment.