ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Monroe College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is dehydrated. Which of the following BUN lab values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A BUN level of 25 mg/dL is above the normal range (7 to 20 mg/dL) and indicates dehydration, requiring further evaluation and treatment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with hypocalcemia. What additional assessments should the nurse include when caring for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypocalcemia can be associated with imbalances in magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium, which should be assessed to manage the condition effectively.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the emergency room with a respiratory rate of 7/min. Arterial blood gases (ABG) reveal the following values. Which of the following is an appropriate analysis of the ABGs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low respiratory rate leads to hypoventilation, causing respiratory acidosis with a low pH and high PaCO2 due to carbon dioxide accumulation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas results for a client in the ICU who has kidney failure and determines the client has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory acidosis can cause hyperkalemia, leading to widened QRS complexes due to altered cardiac conduction.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a patient with severe burns. What health problem should the nurse realize that this patient could develop?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe burns cause extracellular fluid deficit due to fluid loss from damaged skin, leading to hypovolemia and impaired tissue perfusion.