ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Monroe College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV fluids to correct dehydration. Which of the following laboratory values should indicate to the nurse that the client is effectively responding to treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A urine specific gravity of 1.020 indicates normal urine concentration, suggesting effective rehydration.
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 nurse is assessing a client who has fluid volume deficit. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased BUN reflects concentrated blood in fluid volume deficit due to reduced kidney filtration.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is admitted with hypernatremia caused by being stranded on a boat in the Atlantic Ocean for two days without water. What is the patient at risk for developing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypernatremia affects the heart's electrical activity, increasing the risk of cardiac arrhythmias due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.