ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is calculating a client's intake and output for an 8-hr shift. The client's intake included 1,000 mL 0.9% sodium chloride IV solution, one 6-oz cup of coffee, 6 oz of water, one 180-mL bowl of soup. 3 oz of flavored gelatin, and 3 oz of ice cream. How many mL should the nurse document as the client's total intake for the shift?
Correct Answer: 1720 mL
Rationale:
Total intake: 1,000 mL (IV) + 180 mL (coffee) + 180 mL (water) + 180 mL (soup) + 90 mL (gelatin) + 90 mL (ice cream) = 1,720 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO every 8 hr. The amount available is hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/tab. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.5 tablets
Rationale: Desired dose is 25 mg, available dose is 50 mg/tab. Tablets = 25 mg ÷ 50 mg/tab = 0.5 tablets.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse us collecting data from a client who has right sided heart faiulure. Which of the following should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hepatomegaly is a sign of right-sided heart failure due to systemic venous congestion affecting the liver.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values for a client who has heart failure and is taking bumetanide for diuresis. For which of the following results should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Potassium 2.3 mEq/L indicates severe hypokalemia, which can cause dangerous arrhythmias, especially in heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has right-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peripheral edema is a classic symptom of right-sided heart failure due to systemic venous congestion.