ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about the causes of biliary cirrhosis. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obstruction of the bile duct is a direct cause of biliary cirrhosis, leading to bile accumulation and liver damage.
Question 2 of 5
George, an 85yearold man with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, was rushed to the emergency department with increasing shortness of breath, restlessness, and difficulty communicating due to his inability to complete a sentence. On assessment, tachycardia and a bounding pulse were noted. Wheezes could be heard in the lower lobes. His blood gas shows a pH of 7.3, PaCO2 of 68 mmHg, HCO3 of 28 mmol/L, and PaO2 of 60 mmHg. How would you interpret this?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: George's high PaCO2 and near normal HCO3 suggest respiratory acidosis, with partial compensation by retaining HCO3.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is creating a teaching plan for a client who has thrombocytopenia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Blowing the nose gently, lubricating lips with water-soluble ointment, and brushing teeth with a soft toothbrush are advised to prevent bleeding risks associated with thrombocytopenia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results from a client who has prerenal acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following electrolyte imbalances should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia, which is a high level of potassium in the blood, is a common electrolyte imbalance seen in prerenal AKI due to decreased kidney function and the inability to excrete potassium.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a male client who has advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain at rest is a common symptom of advanced PAD, indicating severely reduced blood flow.