Practice Question
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a unit of packed RBCs following surgery. Which of the following assessments is an indication that the client might be experiencing circulatory overload?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Dyspnea
Rationale:
Circulatory overload occurs when too much fluid is given too quickly, leading to pulmonary edema and dyspnea. Other symptoms include hypertension, tachycardia, and crackles in the lungs.
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This question is from RN ATI Advanced MedSurg Exam 3 which contains 58 questions.
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Answer Choices:
A. Insert a nasogastric (NG) tube.
Type and cross-match for 2 units of packed RBCs.
Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics.
Measure lactate level.
Rapidly administer 30 ml/kg of normal saline.
Obtain blood cultures.
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Answer Choices:
A. Atorvastatin
B. Metformin
C. Carvedilol
D. Nitroglycerin
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Answer Choices:
A. First-degree AV block
B. Sinus tachycardia
C. Atrial fibrillation
D. Sinus bradycardia
Norepinephrine has been prescribed for a patient who was admitted with dehydration and hypotension. Which data indicate that the nurse should consult with the health care provider before starting the norepinephrine?
Answer Choices:
A. The patient's central venous pressure is 3 mm Hgw
B. The patient is receiving low dose dopamine.
C. The patient is in sinus tachycardia at 120 beats/min.
D. The patient has had no urine output since admission.
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Answer Choices:
A. Defibrillate
B. Ask him to blow into a syringe
C. Draw troponins
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4