ATI LPN
PN ATI Learning System Medical Surgical Final Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory report. The client's ABG levels are pH 7.5, PaCO2 32 mm Hg, and HCO3 24 mEq/L. The nurse should determine that the client has which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory alkalosis occurs when the blood pH is high, the PaCO2 is low, and the HCO3 is normal or low, typically due to hyperventilation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has tuberculosis (TB) and a prescription for isoniazid. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Your provider will monitor your liver function while you are taking this medication. Isoniazid can cause hepatotoxicity, which is a serious side effect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). The client asks the nurse about the usual course of MS. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: MS involves acute episodes followed by remissions of varying duration, providing accurate information about its course.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a fractured left femur and is in skeletal traction. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fat emboli to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest petechiae are a sign of fat emboli, a serious complication requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a chest tube in place following a thoracotomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the drainage unit below the client's chest level can facilitate the drainage of air and fluid from the pleural space by gravity.