ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Custom N235 Final Summer 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated PaCO2 (50 mm Hg) is expected in respiratory acidosis due to CO2 retention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is reviewing the medical record of a client who has an extensive burn injury. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Extensive burns cause hemolysis and fluid shifts, leading to low hemoglobin.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the PT, aPTT, and INR laboratory values for a client who is experiencing an acute episode of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In DIC, PT, aPTT, and INR are prolonged due to consumption of clotting factors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP) following a closed-head injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Log rolling maintains spinal alignment and minimizes ICP increases during repositioning.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing the depth and extent of injury on a client who has severe burns to the face, neck, and upper extremities. Which of the following factors is the nurse's priority when assessing the severity of the client's burns?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The location of the burn is the priority because burns to the face and neck can compromise the airway, making it the most immediate threat to life.