ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a presentation about caring for clients who are receiving diuretic therapy. The nurse should explain that which of the following medications can put clients at risk for hyperkalemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, increases the risk of hyperkalemia by promoting potassium retention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following findings should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause agranulocytosis, leading to symptoms like sore throat, which should be reported. Increased appetite, tinnitus, and weight gain are not typical adverse effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of hypertension and is receiving hydralazine. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Headache may indicate an adverse effect of hydralazine, such as vasodilation-related issues, and should be reported. Other findings are relatively normal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has pneumonia and is experiencing acute respiratory acidosis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased level of consciousness is a key manifestation of acute respiratory acidosis due to hypercapnia's effect on the central nervous system.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has respiratory alkalosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperventilation is the primary cause of respiratory alkalosis, leading to excessive carbon dioxide loss.