ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The rehabilitation nurse determines that the client who has had a hemorrhagic stroke is successfully adapting to functional changes if they:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using adaptive equipment indicates successful adaptation by promoting independence despite stroke-related limitations.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement to prevent complications from tumor lysis syndrome during chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High fluid intake (3000-5000 mL/day) dilutes electrolytes, reducing tumor lysis syndrome complications.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the postoperative teaching for a patient diagnosed with thyroid cancer who had a thyroidectomy and is receiving levothyroxine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular follow-ups and blood tests ensure proper levothyroxine dosing and thyroid hormone level monitoring post-thyroidectomy.
Question 5 of 5
The client's arterial blood gases reveal the following results: pH 7.51, PaO2 80 mmHg, PaCO2 28 mmHg, HCO3 24 mEq/L, O2 saturation 92%. The nurse interprets this blood gas result as:Table 9.9 Normal Arterial Blood Gas Values pH (7.35-7.45) PaO2 (80-95 mm Hg) PaCO2 (35-45 mm Hg) HCO3 (22-26 mEq/L) O2 saturation (>95%) Base excess -2 to +2
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated pH (7.51) and low PaCO2 (28 mmHg) indicate respiratory alkalosis, likely due to hyperventilation.