ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Monroe College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient prescribed spironolactone is demonstrating ECG changes and complaining of muscle weakness. The nurse realizes this patient is exhibiting signs of which electrolyte imbalance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, can cause hyperkalemia, leading to ECG changes and muscle weakness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has fluid volume deficit. The nurse would expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high urine specific gravity (1.035) indicates concentrated urine, a common finding in fluid volume deficit due to decreased urine output.
Question 3 of 5
A postoperative patient is diagnosed with fluid volume overload. What should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluid volume overload causes increased central venous pressure, leading to distended neck veins.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has metabolic alkalosis. For which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse monitor? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Metabolic alkalosis causes bicarbonate excess, lethargy, and circumoral paresthesia due to hypocalcemia.
Question 5 of 5
A patient prescribed spironolactone is demonstrating ECG changes and complaining of muscle weakness. The nurse realizes this patient is exhibiting signs of which electrolyte imbalance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, can cause hyperkalemia, leading to ECG changes and muscle weakness.