ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Monroe College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a patient with severe burns. What health problem should the nurse realize that this patient could develop?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe burns cause extracellular fluid deficit due to fluid loss from damaged skin, leading to hypovolemia and impaired tissue perfusion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has metabolic alkalosis. For which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse monitor? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Metabolic alkalosis causes bicarbonate excess, lethargy, and circumoral paresthesia due to hypocalcemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is on a low-sodium diet. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Canned soups and processed meats are high in sodium, and reading labels helps identify low-sodium foods.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV fluids to correct dehydration. Which of the following laboratory values should indicate to the nurse that the client is effectively responding to treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A urine specific gravity of 1.020 indicates normal urine concentration, suggesting effective rehydration.
Question 5 of 5
A patient recovering from surgery has an indwelling urinary catheter. For which 24-hour urine output volumes should the nurse notify the patient's healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 24-hour urine output of 600 mL indicates oliguria, suggesting possible dehydration or kidney issues, requiring provider notification.