ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 300 Day Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client whose arterial blood gas reveals fully compensated metabolic acidosis. Which results are consistent with this finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal pH (7.36), low HCO3 (16 mEq/L), and low PaCO2 (27 mmHg) indicate fully compensated metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client whose arterial blood gas reveals fully compensated metabolic acidosis. Which results are consistent with this finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal pH (7.36), low HCO3 (16 mEq/L), and low PaCO2 (27 mmHg) indicate fully compensated metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease who is prescribed carbidopa/levodopa. What should be included in client teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension is a common side effect of carbidopa/levodopa. Educating the client to change positions slowly helps prevent dizziness or falls, which is critical for safety.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client three hours after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stent placement. The client now complains of 5/10 chest pain. The client is visibly diaphoretic and anxious. The ECG shows ST segment elevations. The vital signs are as follows: BP: 156/82, HR: 110, RR: 20, T: 98.6, and Sp02: 94% on 2L nasal canula. The nurse anticipates which intervention in this situation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chest pain with ST elevations post-PCI suggests reocclusion, requiring repeat PCI to restore coronary blood flow.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute respiratory failure. The client now requires ventilator support. What is the goal of treatment at this time? A/An:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary goal in acute respiratory failure is to maintain adequate oxygenation, with a target O2 saturation of at least 94%.