ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Monroe College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with a history of stomach ulcers is diagnosed with hypophosphatemia. What intervention should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A dietitian consult helps select high-phosphorus foods to correct hypophosphatemia.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who takes furosemide. Which of the following results should the nurse identify as the priority finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia (2.9 mEq/L) is a life-threatening side effect of furosemide, requiring immediate attention due to risk of arrhythmias.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with fluid overload is prescribed furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg by mouth each day. What should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this medication? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Furosemide increases urination, may cause weakness/dizziness, and requires monitoring weight and allergic reactions.