ATI RN
ATI Nur 285 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient with type 2 diabetes is scheduled for a follow-up visit in the clinic a few months from now. Which test will the nurse schedule to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glycosylated hemoglobin A1C provides an average of the patient's blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months and is the standard test used to evaluate long-term glycemic control in patients with diabetes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate. Which of the following complications is the priority for the nurse to monitor for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemorrhage is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication after TURP, making it the priority for monitoring in the immediate postoperative period.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client who the provider suspects has metabolic acidosis. Which of the following results should the nurse expect to see?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pH below 7.35 is indicative of acidosis, supporting a diagnosis of metabolic acidosis if other findings align.
Question 4 of 5
Before the client starts taking phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium), she should be taught about which of the drugs side effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bright orange-red urine is a well-known and harmless side effect of phenazopyridine, and patients should be informed to avoid alarm.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has experienced significant blood loss. Which of the following is a clinical sign of hypovolemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cool, clammy skin is a classic sign of hypovolemic shock as blood flow to the skin decreases in response to blood loss.