The nurse is caring for a client being treated for fat embolus after multiple fractures. Which data would the nurse evaluate as the most favorable indication of resolution of the fat embolus?

Questions 55

ATI LPN

ATI LPN Test Bank

Fundamentals of Nursing Skin Integrity and Wound Care NCLEX Questions Questions

Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client being treated for fat embolus after multiple fractures. Which data would the nurse evaluate as the most favorable indication of resolution of the fat embolus?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Clear mentation indicates improved oxygenation to the brain, a key sign that the fat embolus, which can obstruct pulmonary circulation and cause neurological symptoms, is resolving.

Question 2 of 5

Which recommendation should the nurse suggest to an elderly client who lives alone when discussing normal developmental changes of the olfactory organs?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Decreased olfactory function with aging impairs smoke detection; multiple smoke alarms enhance safety for an elderly client living alone.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is assessing the client's sensory system. Which assessment data indicate an abnormal stereognosis test?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Stereognosis tests tactile recognition; inability to identify objects indicates sensory dysfunction.

Question 4 of 5

The client diagnosed with Cushing's disease has developed 1+ peripheral edema. The client has received intravenous fluids at 100 mL/hr via IV pump for the past 79 hours. The client received IVPB medication in 50 mL of fluid every 6 hours for 15 doses. How many mL of fluid did the client receive?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Total IV fluid = (100 mL/hr × 79 hr) + (50 mL × 15 doses) = 7,900 + 750 = 8,650 mL.

Question 5 of 5

Which nursing instruction should the nurse discuss with the client who is receiving glucocorticoids for Addison's disease?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Stress or infection increases cortisol demand; dose adjustment prevents adrenal crisis.

Access More Questions!

ATI LPN Basic


$89/ 30 days

ATI LPN Premium


$150/ 90 days

Similar Questions