ATI LPN
ATI LPN NS 117 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Client who has respiratory alkalosis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has respiratory alkalosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperventilation (
A) causes CO2 loss, leading to respiratory alkalosis. B, C, and D are not direct manifestations.
Extract:
Client who has diabetic ketoacidosis and hypoxia
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis and hypoxia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypoxia is life-threatening; supplemental oxygen (
B) is the priority per ABCs. Glucose checks (
A), fluids (
C), and insulin (
D) are critical for DKA but secondary to oxygenation.
Extract:
Client who has circulatory overload
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has circulatory overload. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachycardia (
C) occurs as the heart compensates for increased volume in circulatory overload. A, B, and D contrast with expected findings like hypertension and weight gain.
Extract:
Client who is receiving a unit of PRBCs
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who is receiving a unit of PRBCs. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of an allergic transfusion reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheezing (
B) indicates an allergic reaction to donor blood proteins. A suggests fluid overload, C indicates circulatory overload, and D points to hemolytic reactions.
Extract:
Client who has respiratory acidosis
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lethargy (
B) results from CO2 buildup impairing brain oxygenation in respiratory acidosis. A indicates alkalosis, C and D are unrelated to this condition.