ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Lv 3 Electrolytes Imbalance Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with care of a client who has a prescription for 3,000 mL of intravenous fluids over the next 24 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round to the nearest whole number)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dividing total volume by time, 3000 mL / 24 hr = 125 mL/hr.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a school-age child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily aerobic exercise promotes lung function and airway clearance in children with cystic fibrosis.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following solutions can be administered with a blood component?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline) is isotonic and safe to administer with blood products, as it does not cause hemolysis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is hypovolemic due to blood loss following a motor-vehicle crash and needs a blood transfusion immediately. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following IV solutions while awaiting blood from a type and cross-match?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lactated Ringer's, an isotonic solution, restores fluid volume and electrolytes, making it suitable for hypovolemic shock while awaiting blood.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to start an IV on a newly admitted patient. Which action by the nurse places the patient at risk for infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blowing on the cleansed area introduces bacteria from the nurse's breath, increasing infection risk.