ATI RN
ATI Nur 221 Med Surg unit 4 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client at high risk for osteoporosis about dietary measures she can take to increase her calcium level. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise the client to increase in her diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Broccoli is rich in calcium, which is crucial for bone health and osteoporosis prevention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a 24-hr urine collection from a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Refrigerating the urine prevents bacterial growth and chemical breakdown, ensuring accurate lab results.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing education to the client with a new arteriovenous fistula and the client asks 'when I touch my fistula feel it vibrate, what does that mean?' What statement by the nurse is the correct way to answer the client's question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A thrill (vibration) indicates adequate blood flow and a patent AV fistula.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the electrolyte results of a client and notes that the potassium level is 5.7. Which pattern on the cardiac monitor would the nurse expect to see?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia (K+ > 5.0 mEq/L) causes tall, peaked T waves due to abnormal repolarization.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following manifestations are commonly seen in an end stage renal disease patient with fluid overload?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluid overload causes peripheral and pulmonary edema due to impaired kidney function.