ATI n232 Med Surg Exam | Nurselytic

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride elixir 40 mEq divided into 2 equal doses every 12 hr. Available is 6.7 mEq/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct Answer: 15 mL

Rationale: Desired dose: 20 mEq (40/2). Concentration: 6.7 mEq/5 mL = 1.34 mEq/mL. Volume = 20 / 1.34 ≈ 15 mL.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following are considered barriers to appropriate communication with clients? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,C,E

Rationale: A. Cultural incompetence hinders understanding. C. Implicit bias causes disparities. E. Lack of diversity limits cultural familiarity. B. Training improves communication. D. High health literacy aids interaction.

Question 3 of 5

A 65-year-old client with a history of diabetes mellitus was admitted to the hospital for a scheduled knee replacement surgery. During the postoperative period, the client developed a surgical site infection that required prolonged antibiotic therapy and wound care. This event is categorized as:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A surgical site infection is an adverse event, a complication from care. B. Never events are preventable errors like wrong-site surgery. C. Near misses don't cause harm. D. Sentinel events involve severe harm or death.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse should prioritize which precaution when administering nasal oxygen therapy to the client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Low-flow oxygen (1-2 L/min) prevents CO2 narcosis in COPD clients with hypoxic drive. A. Breaks risk hypoxemia. B. Skin checks are secondary. D. Self-adjusting oxygen is dangerous.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas (ABG) result for a client diagnosed with progressive chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse should expect which of the following ABG findings for a client diagnosed with progressive COPD?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Progressive COPD shows respiratory acidosis (low pH, high PaCO2) with compensatory high HCO3. A. Indicates alkalosis. C, D are normal or mild.

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