ATI LPN
ATI LPN UT1 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is short of breath. When reviewing the client's arterial blood gases (ABGs), which of the following conditions should the nurse anticipate the client to be experiencing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: COPD impairs gas exchange, leading to CO2 accumulation and respiratory acidosis.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group of nurses about hydrostatic pressure. Which of the following should the nurse include as a contributor to hydrostatic pressure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrostatic pressure is primarily generated by the force of the heart's contraction, which pushes blood through the arteries and capillaries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with weaning a client from the ventilator. Which of the following parts of the ABCDEF assessment tool does the weaning process represent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The 'Breathing: Spontaneous Awakening Trials (SAT) and Spontaneous Breathing Trials (SBT)' directly involves the weaning process, as it includes assessing the patient's ability to breathe independently by reducing or removing sedation (SAT) and evaluating their capacity for spontaneous breathing (SBT).
Extract:
History
A 30-year-old woman presents with nasal congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose for the past few weeks. She also reports itching in her nose and eyes. Her symptoms seem to worsen during the day, especially when she is indoors. She denies any fever or purulent nasal discharge.
Physical examination
A 30-year-old woman presents with nasal congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose for the past few weeks. She also reports itching in her nose and eyes. Her symptoms seem to worsen during the day, especially when she is indoors. She denies any fever or purulent nasal discharge.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment strategy for this patient, who is likely experiencing allergic rhinitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intranasal corticosteroids are the most effective treatment for allergic rhinitis, reducing inflammation and alleviating symptoms.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following assessment findings is a possible cause for this condition? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: C: Vomiting leads to loss of stomach acid, causing metabolic alkalosis. D: Excessive antacid use neutralizes stomach acid, increasing blood pH.