ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Monroe College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with hypokalemia. After reviewing the patient's current medications, which drug should the nurse consider that might have contributed to the patient's health problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thiazide diuretics increase urine output and sodium excretion, causing potassium loss, which can lead to hypokalemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is on a low-sodium diet. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Canned soups and processed meats are high in sodium, and reading labels helps identify low-sodium foods.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a serum potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L. The provider prescribes polystyrene sulfonate. If this medication is effective, the nurse should expect which of the following changes on the client's ECG?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effective treatment of hyperkalemia with polystyrene sulfonate reduces peaked T-waves, normalizing T-wave amplitude.