ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking a loop diuretic and notes the client's potassium level is 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following physiological responses should the nurse expect related to the client's hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypokalemia can cause disturbances in cardiac conduction, leading to dysrhythmias.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who is two days postoperative following creation of an ileal conduit. The nurse should report which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Feces in the drainage appliance indicates a complication, as an ileal conduit is for urinary diversion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client after a radical neck dissection. To which of the following should the nurse give priority in the immediate postoperative period?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ineffective airway clearance is the priority as it addresses the immediate threat to the client's respiratory status, which can lead to airway obstruction and respiratory distress.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has cirrhosis of the liver with ascites. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring abdominal girth monitors ascites and evaluates intervention effectiveness.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client in the health clinic who is reporting epigastric pain. Which of the following statements made by the client should the nurse identify as being consistent with peptic ulcer disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High-fat meals stimulate gastric acid secretion, exacerbating pain associated with peptic ulcers.