ATI RN
ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results from a client who has acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following electrolyte imbalances should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is expected in AKI due to impaired renal potassium excretion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an endotracheal tube and is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular oral care reduces bacterial colonization that could lead to VAP.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing clients in a health clinic for risk factors for contracting hepatitis. Which of the following clients is at risk for developing hepatitis C?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tattoos with non-sterile equipment are a risk factor for HCV transmission.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin at a dosage of 8 mcg/kg/day orally, divided equally every 12 hours, to a preschooler who weighs 33 lbs. Digoxin elixir is available at a concentration of 0.05 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 1.2
Rationale: Calculation: 33 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 15 kg; 15 kg × 8 mcg/kg/day = 120 mcg/day; 120 mcg ÷ 2 = 60 mcg/dose; 60 mcg = 0.06 mg; 0.06 mg ÷ 0.05 mg/mL = 1.2 mL
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has undergone cardiac catheterization through the femoral artery. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the extremity monitors for vascular complications like bleeding or occlusion post-catheterization.