ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is to calculate gtt/min to transfuse one unit 160 mL of platelets over one hour using blood tubing that has a drip factor of 15. How many gtt/min?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To calculate drip rate (gtt/min): (Volume × Drip Factor) ÷ Time in minutes. Here, Volume = 160 mL, Drip Factor = 15 gtt/mL, Time = 60 min. (160 × 15) ÷ 60 = 2400 ÷ 60 = 40 gtt/min. Choice A is correct.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following should the nurse include as an expected finding of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DKA causes Kussmaul respirations (rapid, deep, C), not shallow, to compensate for acidosis, unlike other choices.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse understands that the stress of critical illness may result in which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Critical illness causes hyperglycemia (D) due to stress hormone release (e.g., cortisol, catecholamines).
Question 4 of 5
Which is associated with high levels of noise in the critical care unit?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High noise levels disrupt sleep (D), impacting patient recovery in critical care.
Question 5 of 5
Which value, when elevated, places the patient at lowest risk for CAD?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High HDLs (C) reduce CAD risk by removing cholesterol from arteries.