ATI RN
ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the partner of a client who had an acute myocardial infarction (MI) about the reason blood was drawn from the client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make regarding cardiac enzyme studies?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cardiac enzymes (like troponin) indicate myocardial cell death and help quantify infarct size.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has chronic kidney disease for fluid volume increase. Which of the following provides a reliable measure of fluid retention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily weight is the most reliable measure of fluid retention as 1 kg weight gain equals approximately 1 liter fluid retention.
Question 3 of 5
The client is scheduled to receive 30 grams of lactulose orally every 12 hours. An oral solution containing 5 g/10 mL is available. How many mL should be poured into the medication cup to administer the required dose?
Correct Answer: 60
Rationale: Calculation: (30 g ÷ 5 g) × 10 mL = 60 mL
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client following a hemodialysis treatment. The nurse should expect to find a decrease in which of the following laboratory values?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potassium levels decrease after hemodialysis as it is effectively removed during the treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has a recent closed head injury reports a severe headache and is restless. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the HOB decreases intracranial pressure which may be causing the headache.