ATI RN
ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A student nurse asks the RN about the clinical manifestations of a thoracic aortic aneurysm. Which of the following findings should the nurse discuss? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E,F
Rationale: These reflect compression of adjacent structures (trachea, esophagus, recurrent laryngeal nerve) by the aneurysm.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client with diabetes mellitus about peritoneal dialysis. The nurse tells the client that it is important to maintain the prescribed dwell time for the dialysis due to the risk of which complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maintaining dwell time prevents excessive glucose absorption from dialysate which could cause hyperglycemia.
Question 4 of 5
A client is receiving continuous enteral nutrition through a nasogastric small-bore silicone feeding tube. What should the nurse plan for when this client has a computed tomography (CT) scan ordered?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stopping feeding 30-60 minutes before the scan reduces aspiration risk and prevents stomach contents from interfering with imaging.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral nutrition and develops refeeding syndrome. The nurse should expect which of the following laboratory findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypophosphatemia is the hallmark of refeeding syndrome due to intracellular shifts of phosphorus during refeeding.