ATI RN
ATI Nur 221 Med Surg unit 4 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is not a risk factor for accidental hypothermia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac arrest is a complication of severe hypothermia, not a risk factor.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client at high risk for osteoporosis about dietary measures she can take to increase her calcium level. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise the client to increase in her diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Broccoli is rich in calcium, which is crucial for bone health and osteoporosis prevention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 2 weeks postoperative following a kidney transplant. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as possible organ rejection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reduced urine output (oliguria) can indicate acute rejection due to decreased renal function.
Question 4 of 5
The client with chronic renal failure is scheduled for hemodialysis at 9 am. They are scheduled to receive oral daily medications. Which statement best describes when the nurse should administer the medications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medications should be given after dialysis to prevent removal during the procedure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the electrolyte results of a client and notes that the potassium level is 5.7. Which pattern on the cardiac monitor would the nurse expect to see?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia (K+ > 5.0 mEq/L) causes tall, peaked T waves due to abnormal repolarization.