ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nur214 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Interpret the following arterial blood gas: pH 7.43: HCO3 35: Paco 46.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metabolic alkalosis is characterized by a pH greater than 7.45 and a HCO3 greater than 26. In this case, the HCO3 is 35, indicating metabolic alkalosis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is working at a clinic that assists minority patients. The nurse notes that the physician refuses to use a translator and gives the patients materials only in English. The nurse notes that the physician is guilty of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The physician's refusal to use a translator and provide materials only in English is discriminatory, denying equitable care to non-English-speaking patients.
Question 3 of 5
A 67-year-old patient is admitted to the ICU following a myocardial infarction that has caused damage to the right side of the heart. What complication is the patient most likely to experience?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peripheral edema is a common complication of right-sided heart damage, causing blood backup in veins and swelling in extremities.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse administers medication to a patient at 0900. Seven hours later, the nurse realizes a medication error has occurred and completes an incident report. At what time, in 24-hour clock format, did the nurse complete the incident report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Seven hours after 0900 (9 a.m.) is 4 p.m., which is 1600 in 24-hour clock format.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the apical pulse. Where should the stethoscope be placed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The apical pulse is located at the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line.