ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Midterm RN 36 1125 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: B
Rationale: Potassium levels are often elevated in clients with renal failure due to the kidneys' inability to excrete potassium. Hemodialysis helps to remove excess potassium from the bloodstream, thereby decreasing its levels.
Question 2 of 5
A patient admitted with acute kidney injury due to dehydration has oliguria, anemia, and hyperkalemia. Which prescribed action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the case of hyperkalemia, which can cause fatal cardiac arrhythmias, the most immediate nursing action is to place the patient on a cardiac monitor to detect life-threatening changes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has a new ileal conduit. Which of the following should the nurse include as risks for the client?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Impaired skin integrity, infection, fluid volume deficit, and disturbed body image are risks due to the stoma and altered urinary function.
Question 4 of 5
In an effort to decrease the rate of urinary tract infections, which of the following should the nurse manager teach the nursing staff?
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Removing catheters, proper perineal care, completing antibiotics, and adequate fluid intake reduce UTI risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has hepatitis A about preventing the transmission of the virus. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Practicing effective hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent the transmission of hepatitis A, which is spread through the fecal-oral route.