ATI LPN
ATI LPN UT1 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group of nurses about hydrostatic pressure. Which of the following should the nurse include as a contributor to hydrostatic pressure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrostatic pressure is primarily generated by the force of the heart's contraction, which pushes blood through the arteries and capillaries.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department (ED) who has high anxiety and shallow respirations at a rate of 30/min. Which of the following acid-base disturbances is the client most likely experiencing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory alkalosis is typically caused by hyperventilation, where excessive breathing leads to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels. The client's symptoms of high anxiety and rapid, shallow respirations are indicative of hyperventilation, making respiratory alkalosis the most likely diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has metabolic acidosis. The nurse should realize that which of the following findings contributes to the development of metabolic acidosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diarrhea leads to bicarbonate loss, contributing to metabolic acidosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypokalemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse associate with hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: U waves are a classic electrocardiogram (ECG) finding associated with hypokalemia, indicative of the electrolyte imbalance affecting cardiac repolarization.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are the most common manifestations of COPD? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: A: Dyspnea is a hallmark symptom of COPD. B: Chronic cough reflects airway inflammation. C: Wheezing occurs due to airway narrowing. D: Sputum production is common due to mucus hypersecretion.