ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cohort 6 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse cares for a patient who has a serum potassium of 7.5 mEq/L and is exhibiting cardiovascular changes. Which should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dextrose and insulin rapidly shift potassium into cells, addressing severe hyperkalemia and cardiovascular risks promptly.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse recently hired to the preoperative area learns that certain patients are at higher risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Which patients are considered to be at high risk? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Obesity, smoking with oral contraceptives, and prolonged surgery increase VTE risk due to venous stasis, hypercoagulability, and immobility, respectively.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for abdominal surgery. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse include in the preoperative education?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Teaching coughing and deep breathing prevents postoperative respiratory complications like atelectasis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse cares for a patient who has a serum potassium of 7.5 mEq/L and is exhibiting cardiovascular changes. Which should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dextrose and insulin rapidly shift potassium into cells, addressing severe hyperkalemia and cardiovascular risks promptly.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in identifying clients on the medical surgical floor with skin problems. Which of the following are most likely to become chronic wounds?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diabetic foot ulcers often become chronic due to neuropathy, poor circulation, and impaired healing in diabetes.