ATI RN
ATI Nur 221 Med Surg unit 4 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What happens when a hypertonic IV solution is administered to a client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypertonic solutions have higher osmolarity than blood, pulling fluid from cells into the intravascular space, increasing blood volume.
Extract:
Diagnostic Results
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
1230:
Right wrist x-ray indicates non-displaced distal radius fracture
Question 2 of 5
The client is at risk for developing [Dropdown Group 1] and [Dropdown Group 2].
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Opioid-induced respiratory depression can cause respiratory acidosis, and IV therapy increases the risk of phlebitis.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who will have blood sampling for a serum creatinine level and asks what this test shows. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serum creatinine is a key indicator of kidney function, showing how well kidneys filter waste.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metabolic alkalosis can cause neuromuscular excitability, increasing the risk of seizures.
Question 5 of 5
What happens when a hypertonic IV solution is administered to a client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypertonic solutions have higher osmolarity than blood, pulling fluid from cells into the intravascular space, increasing blood volume.