ATI Fundamentals Capstone Weekly Tips Review

A client's sodium is 131 mEq/L. Which action is the priority?

• Encourage free-water intake

• Initiate seizure precautions

• Administer a thiazide diuretic

• Provide a low-sodium diet

Which potassium level requires immediate intervention?

• 3.4 mEq/L

• 3.8 mEq/L

• 5.6 mEq/L

• 4.2 mEq/L

Which total calcium value is within the expected range?

• 8.6 mg/dL

• 9.4 mg/dL

• 10.9 mg/dL

• 11.4 mg/dL

A client's magnesium level is 1.0 mg/dL. Which finding is most likely?

• Hypoactive deep tendon reflexes

• Tremors and hypertension

• Bradycardia and hypotension

• Prolonged PR interval with heart block

Which phosphorus value is normal?

• 2.2 mg/dL

• 2.8 mg/dL

• 3.6 mg/dL

• 4.9 mg/dL

Which BUN value is within the expected range?

• 6 mg/dL

• 12 mg/dL

• 24 mg/dL

• 28 mg/dL

A female client has creatinine 1.3 mg/dL. The nurse should:

• Encourage high-protein intake

• Notify the provider

• Give a potassium supplement

A fasting glucose of 108 mg/dL and A1c 6.7% indicate:

• Good long-term control

• Risk for hypoglycemia

• Poor long-term glycemic control

• Laboratory error

Which WBC count suggests possible bacterial infection?

• 4,500/mm³

• 8,000/mm³

• 12,500/mm³

• 6,000/mm³

Which platelet count is most concerning?

• 160,000/mm³

• 420,000/mm³

• 145,000/mm³

• 300,000/mm³