ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A PACU nurse is monitoring the drainage from a client's NG tube following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings in the first postoperative hour should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bright red drainage suggests active bleeding, requiring immediate reporting post-abdominal surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has acute gout. The nurse should expect an increase in which of the following laboratory results?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gout is caused by hyperuricemia, so elevated uric acid levels are expected in acute gout.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and has been following a treatment plan for 3 months. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse monitor to determine long-term glycemic control?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) reflects average blood glucose over 2-3 months, indicating long-term control.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's ABG results and notes pH 7.3 (7.35 to 7.45), PaO2 81 mm Hg (80 to 100 mm Hg), PaCO2 50 mm Hg (35 to 45 mm Hg), and HCO3 26 mEq/L (21 to 28 mEq/L). Which of the following acid-base imbalances is the client experiencing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low pH (7.3) and high PaCO2 (50 mm Hg) indicate respiratory acidosis, likely due to CO2 retention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and develops respiratory depression after receiving morphine for pain control. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression, restoring normal breathing.