ATI RN
ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral nutrition and develops refeeding syndrome. The nurse should expect which of the following laboratory findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypophosphatemia is the hallmark of refeeding syndrome due to intracellular shifts of phosphorus during refeeding.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a deep vein thrombosis and is prescribed heparin by continuous IV infusion at 1,200 units/hr. Heparin is available in a concentration of 25,000 units in 500 mL D5W. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 24
Rationale: Calculation: (1,200 units/hr ÷ 25,000 units) × 500 mL = 24 mL/hr
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about self-administering peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Microwaving can unevenly heat solution and is not recommended; solutions should be warmed using approved methods.