ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Monroe College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the health problems for a group of assigned patients. Which patient does the nurse recognize as being at increased risk for developing metabolic alkalosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent vomiting in bulimia causes loss of gastric acid, leading to metabolic alkalosis.
Question 2 of 5
A postoperative patient is diagnosed with fluid volume overload. What should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluid volume overload causes increased central venous pressure, leading to distended neck veins.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of four clients who have an acid-base imbalance. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients is at risk for metabolic acidosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diarrhea causes loss of bicarbonate, increasing the risk of metabolic acidosis.
Question 4 of 5
An older patient comes into the clinic complaining of watery diarrhea for several days with abdominal and muscle cramping. The nurse realizes that this patient is demonstrating which imbalance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Watery diarrhea causes sodium loss, leading to hyponatremia, which manifests as abdominal and muscle cramping.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient whose sodium level is 118 mEq/L. Which nursing diagnosis is a priority for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe hyponatremia (118 mEq/L) can cause cerebral edema, leading to disturbed sensory perception, a priority diagnosis.