ATI LPN
Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Chapter 2 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The type of blood vessel associated with the answer provided:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is venous, as venous blood vessels are commonly associated with clotting issues, such as in deep vein thrombosis, based on the context of the previous question.
Question 2 of 5
The minimum hourly urinary output in a patient should be at least:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 30 mL per hour is the minimum hourly urinary output in a normal healthy adult, indicating adequate kidney function and fluid balance.
Question 3 of 5
Hypokalemia can occur in patients with prolonged diarrhea and is caused by a decrease in:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypokalemia occurs when there is a decrease in serum potassium, often due to prolonged diarrhea, which can lead to life-threatening rhythm abnormalities.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse would expect a patient with respiratory acidosis to have an excessive amount of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory acidosis occurs when the arterial blood pH level falls below 7.35 and is caused by an accumulation of hydrogen ions due to impaired carbon dioxide elimination.
Question 5 of 5
The most common causes of decreased comfort for a patient are pain and
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain and emotional stress are the two leading causes of discomfort for a patient, particularly in situations like surgery, where anxiety can exacerbate discomfort.