ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated creatinine is a common finding in chronic kidney disease due to decreased renal function and impaired clearance of creatinine from the blood.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has neutropenia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding crowded places reduces infection risk in neutropenic clients with low white blood cell counts.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions to a client who is postoperative from a hip arthroplasty. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding crossing the legs for the first 3 months after surgery helps prevent dislocation of the hip joint and promotes proper healing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging 8 glasses of water daily helps thin mucus secretions, improving airway clearance and reducing infection risk in COPD clients.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has right-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peripheral edema is a common finding in right-sided heart failure due to blood backup in systemic circulation, causing fluid accumulation in tissues.