ATI RN
ATI Nur 221 Med Surg unit 4 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is looking at a set of ABG's and notices a bicarbonate level of 30. What other change would the nurse expect to see in their lab values?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metabolic alkalosis is often associated with hypochloremia, especially when caused by vomiting or diuretics.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is looking at a set of ABG's and notices a bicarbonate level of 30. What other change would the nurse expect to see in their lab values?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metabolic alkalosis is often associated with hypochloremia, especially when caused by vomiting or diuretics.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who has acute kidney injury. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: AKI leads to impaired renal filtration, causing elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels due to the accumulation of nitrogenous waste.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client at high risk for osteoporosis about dietary measures she can take to increase her calcium level. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise the client to increase in her diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Broccoli is rich in calcium, which is crucial for bone health and osteoporosis prevention.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following manifestations are commonly seen in an end stage renal disease patient with fluid overload?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluid overload causes peripheral and pulmonary edema due to impaired kidney function.