ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lethargy is a common symptom of respiratory acidosis due to increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood, which can cause confusion, drowsiness, and fatigue. Abdominal pain, dry skin, and numbness of fingers are not typically associated with this condition.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about the effects of spirituality for clients who are near the end of life. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spirituality often enhances the quality of life near the end of life by providing peace, comfort, and meaning, rather than increasing hopelessness, depression, or the desire to hasten death.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is administering an IV antihypertensive to a client who has a BP of 185/130 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring the client's blood pressure every 5 minutes is critical when administering an IV antihypertensive to assess the medication's effectiveness and ensure safety, given the client's high BP. Other actions are important but not the immediate priority.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is at the end of life. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Irregular respirations, such as Cheyne-Stokes respirations, are common at the end of life due to the body's declining ability to regulate breathing. Moist mucous membranes, tachycardia, and hypertension are not typical as the body shuts down.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking furosemide and notes the client's potassium level is 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following physiological responses should the nurse expect related to the client's hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypokalemia can disrupt the heart's electrical activity, leading to cardiac dysrhythmias. Hypoglycemia, hyperreflexia, and increased appetite are not typically associated with low potassium levels.