ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Custom Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a surgical wound. Which of the following factors places the patient at risk for dehiscence? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer:
Rationale: A,C,E
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has respiratory alkalosis and hyperventilating. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer:
Rationale: B
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is obtaining informed consent from a patient prior to surgery. Which of the following is necessary for informed consent to be valid?
Correct Answer:
Rationale: D
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of hyperkalemia?
Correct Answer:
Rationale: B
Question 5 of 5
Based on the ABG results: pH 7.33, CO2: 50, HCO3: 22, what acid-base imbalance is present?
 and a CO2 level higher than the normal range (35-45 mmHg). The pH of 7.33 is slightly acidic, and the CO2 of 50 is elevated, suggesting inadequate CO2 removal by the lungs. Metabolic acidosis involves a low HCO3, which is normal here. Metabolic alkalosis shows high pH and HCO3, and respiratory alkalosis shows high pH and low CO2, neither of which apply.)
Correct Answer:
Rationale: A