ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with acute renal failure about how the disease progresses. The nurse should recognize that the teaching is effective when the client can accurately identify which phases of renal disease progression? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Acute renal failure progresses through initiation, oliguric, diuretic, and recovery phases.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a left lobectomy for lung cancer. The nurse should prioritize which of the following interventions to prevent atelectasis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Incentive spirometry promotes deep breathing and lung expansion, preventing atelectasis post-lobectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A home health nurse is making a home visit to a client who takes a daily diuretic for heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rapid weight gain of 3 pounds in 24 hours suggests fluid overload, requiring urgent reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client on a mechanical ventilator receiving a neuromuscular blockade agent. The nurse should prioritize which action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting the absence of spontaneous respirations is critical as it may indicate inadequate ventilation requiring immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client diagnosed with chronic renal disease. The nurse recognizes that the teaching was effective when the client selects which of the following dietary choices?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carrots, green leafy vegetables, and a pear are low in potassium and phosphorus, suitable for chronic renal disease.