ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Monroe College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with hypocalcemia. What additional assessments should the nurse include when caring for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypocalcemia can be associated with imbalances in magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium, which should be assessed to manage the condition effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas results for a client in the ICU who has kidney failure and determines the client has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory acidosis can cause hyperkalemia, leading to widened QRS complexes due to altered cardiac conduction.
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 reviewing the medical record of a client who has a potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a potential causative factor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gastric suction removes potassium-containing fluids, causing hypokalemia by reducing serum potassium levels.
Question 5 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.