ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse observes the rhythm below for a client on the telemetry unit. Which laboratory value result would the nurse suspect contributed to the development of this dysrhythmia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypermagnesemia (2.5 mg/dL) can contribute to torsades de pointes by affecting cardiac electrical stability.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse observes the rhythm below for a client on the telemetry unit. Which laboratory value result would the nurse suspect contributed to the development of this dysrhythmia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypermagnesemia (2.5 mg/dL) can contribute to torsades de pointes by affecting cardiac electrical stability.
Question 3 of 5
A client has a radiation implant inserted for treatment of cervical cancer. Which nurse should be assigned to provide personal care while the radiation source is in the client? The:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse with no prior radiation exposure minimizes cumulative risk, making them the safest choice.
Question 4 of 5
Which physical assessment findings would the nurse anticipate for a client with rapid atrial flutter?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atrial flutter causes rapid atrial rates, leading to palpitations and shortness of breath due to inefficient cardiac output.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client, the lab results are listed in the table. The nurse would anticipate the administration of which blood product(s) for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low hemoglobin (6.2 g/dL) and platelets (20,000 mm3) indicate the need for packed red blood cells and platelets.