ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Monroe College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is on a low-sodium diet. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Canned soups and processed meats are high in sodium, and reading labels helps identify low-sodium foods.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to teach a client about a high-potassium diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to eat? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Nuts, sweet potatoes, and bananas are high in potassium, suitable for a high-potassium diet.
Question 3 of 5
The patient who has a serum magnesium level of 1.4 mg/dL is being treated with dietary modification. Which foods should the nurse suggest for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Almonds are high in magnesium (80 mg/ounce), suitable for treating hypomagnesemia.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with chronic renal failure has an occluded arteriovenous fistula, and routine hemodialysis is delayed. However, the patient's serum potassium level is 6.0 mEq/L. What should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate, dextrose, sodium bicarbonate, and insulin help lower serum potassium levels in hyperkalemia.
Question 5 of 5
A patient recovering from surgery has an indwelling urinary catheter. For which 24-hour urine output volumes should the nurse notify the patient's healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 24-hour urine output of 600 mL indicates oliguria, suggesting possible dehydration or kidney issues, requiring provider notification.