ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cohort 6 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse assesses a patient who is prescribed a medication that inhibits aldosterone secretion and release. For which potential complications will the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Inhibiting aldosterone can cause hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, or reduced urine output due to altered electrolyte and fluid balance.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a chronic wound. Which of the following is a systemic cause of chronic wounds?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Malnutrition impairs tissue repair and immune function, contributing systemically to chronic wound development.
Question 3 of 5
A postoperative patient has an abdominal drain. What assessment by the nurse indicates that goals for the priority patient problems related to the drain are being met?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Absence of infection signs at the drain site indicates proper function and no complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse evaluates the following arterial blood gas values in a patient: pH 7.48, PaO2 98 mm Hg, PaCO2 28 mm Hg, and HCO3 - 22 mEq/L (22 mmol/L). Which patient condition does the nurse correlate with these results?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High pH and low PaCO2 indicate respiratory alkalosis, consistent with hyperventilation from anxiety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a wound. Which of the following pairings reflect the correct wound infection stage with description?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Colonization involves microorganisms without infection, unlike systemic or local infections with clinical signs.