ATI QUESTIONS FOR ABG Exam 1
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- Q1A Nurse is admitting a client who reports nausea, vomiting, and weakness. The client has dry oral mucous membranes. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as manifestations of fluid volume deficit? ( Select all that apply): A. Decreased Skin Turgor. B. Concentrated Urine C. Bradycardia, D. Low-Grade Fever, E. TachypneaA,B,EA,B,D,EC,D,EA,B,C,D,E120s
- Q2A nurse is admitting an older adult client who is experiencing dyspnea, weakness, weight gain of 2 lb, and 1+ bilateral edema of the lower extremities. The client has temperature 37.2, pulse 96, respirations 26, Oxygen saturation of 94%, and blood pressure 152/96. Which of the following manifestations of fluid volume excess should the nurse expect? ( Select all that apply): A. Dyspnea, B. Edema, C. Bradycardia, D. Hypertension, E. WeaknessA,B,D,EA,B,EA,B,C,DA,B,D60s
- Q3A nurse is assessing a client who is dehydrated for fluid volume deficit. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect in the client?increased urinary outputTachycardiaMoist skindistended neck veins60s
- Q4A nurse is caring for an older adult client in a long-term care facility. The client has become weak and confused. He ate 40% of his breakfast and lunch. The client's temperature is 38.3, pulse 92, respirations 20, and blood pressure 108/60. He has lost 3/4 lb and reports dizziness when assisted to the bathroom. He also has a nonproductive cough with diminished breath sounds in the right lower lobe. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?Monitor for orthostatic hypotensionencourage the patient to ambulate to promote oxygenationobserve for signs of peripheral edemainitiate fluid restrictions to limit intake120s
- Q5A nurse is caring for a client who has serum sodium level 133 and serum potassium level 3.4. The nurse should recognize that which of the following treatments can result in these laboratory findings ?0.9% NaCl solution IV at 50 ml/hrThree tap water enemas5% Dextrose with 0.45% NaCl solution with 20 mEq of K+ IV at 80 ml/hrAntibiotic therapy120s
- Q6A nurse is caring for a client who has a serum potassium 5.4. The nurse should assess for which of the following manifestations ?polyuriaparesthesiaconstipationECG changes120s
- Q7A nurse is caring for a client who has a NG tube attached to low intermittent suctioning. The nurse should monitor for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?HyperkalemiaHypercalcemiaHyponatremiaHyperphosphatemia120s
- Q8A nurse is assessing a client who has hyperkalemia. The nurse should identify which of the following conditions as being associated with electrolyte imbalance?Crushing SyndromeHeart FailureThyroidectomyDKA120s
- Q9A nurse is assessing a client for Chvostek. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to preform this test?apply a blood pressure cuff to the clients armplace the stethoscope bell over the client's carotid arteryTap lightly on the client checkask the client to lower her chin to her chest120s
- Q10A nurse is obtaining arterial blood gases for a client who has vomited for 24 hours. The nurse should expect which of the following acid-base imbalances to result from vomiting for 24 hours?respiratory acidosisrespiratory alkalosisMetabolic alkalosismetabolic acidosis120s
- Q11A charge nurse nurse is teaching a group of nurses about conditions related to metabolic acidosis. Which of the following statement by a unit nurse indicates the teaching has been effective?Metabolic acidosis can occur due to diabetic ketoacidosismetabolic acidosis can occur due to cancerMetabolic acidosis can occur in a client who has myasthenia gravismetabolic acidosis can occur in a client who has asthma120s
- Q12A nurse is assessing a client who has pancreatitis. The client's arterial blood gases reveal metabolic acidosis. Which of the following are expected findings? ( Select all that apply): A. Tachycardia, B. Hypertension, C. Bounding pulses, D. Hyperreflexia, E. Dysrhythmia, F. TachypneaD,E,FE,FA,BA,C,E120s
- Q13A patient with multiple draining wounds is admitted for hypovolemia. Which assessment would be the most accurate way for the nurse to evaluate fluid balance?Skin turgorDaily weightEdema presenceUrine output120s
- Q14A patient who is taking a potassium-wasting diuretic for treatment of hypertension complains of generalized weakness. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to take?Ask the patient about loose stools.Suggest that the health care provider order a basic metabolic panel.Assess for facial muscle spasms.Recommend the patient avoid drinking orange juice with meals120s
- Q15A patient with new-onset confusion and hyponatremia is being admitted. When making room assignments, the charge nurse should take which action?Assign the patient to a room near the nurse’s station.Assign the patient to a semi-private room.Place the patient on telemetry to monitor for peaked T waves..Place the patient in a room nearest to the water fountain.120s