ATI CAPSTONE MED SURG TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

ATI CAPSTONE MED SURG TEST

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

a nurse is reviewing the ABG results of a client who the provider suspects has metabolic acidosis. what would the nurse expect to see                                      Correct ans

-  pH below 7.35

a pt is experiencing SOB, fatigue, JVD, the nurse auscultates a third heart sound (S3), what should the nurse anticipate as the cause of these s/s Correct ans      - HF

a nurse is administering potassium chloride elixer 40mEq divided into 2 equal doses every 12 hours, available is 6.7 mEq/5mL. how many mL should the nurse administer per dose?                                                           Correct ans    - 30mL

a nurse is caring for a pt in the ED who was just admitted with chest pain, possible acute coronary syndrome. what should the nurse do first?

Correct ans    - administer sublingual nitroglycerin (treat chest pain to reduce cardiac tissue damage)

a nurse is caring for pt who is experiencing ventricular tachycardia with a pulse, the RRT is at the bedside. what electrical intervention should be used to correct this dysrhythmia?                                                      Correct ans    - synchronized cardioversion

(tx for afib, SVT, and v tach with a pulse)

a nurse is caring for an adult pt who is experiencing delayed wound healing, which of the following interventions should the nurse take?                                    Correct ans

- monitor serum albumin levels and notify provider if below 3.5g/dL

(lack of protein increases the risk for a delay in wound healing and infection)

a nurse is teaching a client who has pre-dialysis ESKD about diet, what should be included? Correct ans - reduce intake of foods high in potassium

(potassium clearance is impaired in ESKD)