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ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is scheduled to receive 30 grams of lactulose orally every 12 hours. An oral solution containing 5 g/10 mL is available. How many mL should be poured into the medication cup to administer the required dose?
Correct Answer: 60
Rationale: Calculation: (30 g ÷ 5 g) × 10 mL = 60 mL
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who had a myocardial infarction 3 hours ago. The nurse should expect which of the following laboratory values to be elevated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Troponin rises within 3-12 hours post-MI and is the most specific marker for myocardial injury.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has acute kidney injury (AKI) about the oliguric phase. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oliguria (<400mL/24hr) defines this phase of AKI with impaired urine production.
Question 4 of 5
A client is being admitted to the emergency department with a possible dissecting abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which of the following clinical manifestations are not signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypertension is not typical in hypovolemic shock (hypotension is expected).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury and suspects the client is developing autonomic dysreflexia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sitting position lowers BP immediately by promoting venous pooling, addressing the hypertensive crisis.