ATI RN
ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with advanced cirrhosis. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse recognize as a serious complication of this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coagulopathy (evidenced by bleeding) is serious in cirrhosis due to impaired clotting factor production.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just developed a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin is an anticoagulant used in the initial treatment of pulmonary embolism to prevent further clot formation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and has dysphagia. For which of the following complications should the nurse monitor the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspiration is the primary concern with dysphagia due to impaired swallowing reflexes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute respiratory failure (ARF). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of this condition? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: These are common manifestations of ARF reflecting impaired gas exchange and cerebral effects of abnormal blood gases.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing laboratory test results for the client with liver disease and notes that the client's albumin level is low. Which nursing assessment indicates low albumin levels?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Peripheral edema occurs with hypoalbuminemia due to decreased oncotic pressure causing fluid leakage into tissues.